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  2. Hill descent control system - Wikipedia

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    Cruise control buttons can adjust the speed on some vehicles. [2] Applying pressure to the accelerator or brake pedal will override the HDC system. Later implementations combine HDC with traction control and low-range gears and have reduced the set speed to slower than walking pace for extra control.

  3. Hill-holder - Wikipedia

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    Hill-holders work best for those who are inexperienced with manual shift techniques, or in situations with heavy traffic in steep hilly conditions (as in San Francisco, or Duluth for example). However the same technique can be accomplished by a driver through the use of the manual parking brake lever, coordinated with the brake, clutch, gear ...

  4. Trigger (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    A trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon such as a firearm, airgun, crossbow, or speargun. The word may also be used to describe a switch that initiates the operation of other non-shooting devices such as a trap, a power tool, or a quick release. A small amount of energy applied to the trigger leads to the release ...

  5. Forced reset trigger - Wikipedia

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    This allows for an increased rate of fire. However, the shooter must still manually pull the trigger each time it resets for any subsequent shot to be fired. An image of a forced reset trigger from ATF’s Ammunition Technology Division: Technical Bulletin 22-01. Forced reset triggers are installed through replacement of the trigger control group.

  6. FGM-148 Javelin - Wikipedia

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    The FGM-148 Javelin, or Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System-Medium (AAWS-M), is an American-made man-portable anti-tank system in service since 1996 and continuously upgraded.

  7. Hill Hold Control - Wikipedia

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    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hill_Hold_Control&oldid=247393229"This page was last edited on 24 October 2008, at 15:06 (UTC). (UTC).

  8. Safety (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    A trigger disconnector captures the hammer in the cocked position after a shot has been fired, even if the trigger is held to the rear as the gun cycles. This ensures the gun can only fire in the semi-automatic mode, as the trigger needs to be released to 'reset' and have the disconnector release the hammer back to the trigger sear.

  9. Flight control surfaces - Wikipedia

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    A control horn is a section of control surface which projects ahead of the pivot point. It generates a force which tends to increase the surface's deflection thus reducing the control pressure experienced by the pilot. Control horns may also incorporate a counterweight which helps to balance the control and prevent it from fluttering in the ...