Zero-zero

Quick meaning: Zero-zero is an adjective meaning (military) Involving neither of two powers increasing their stockpile of nuclear weapons.

Meaning

(military) Involving neither of two powers increasing their stockpile of nuclear weapons.

More Meanings

1. (aviation, military) Pertaining to the ejection of the occupant of an aircraft from a grounded stationary position (i.e. zero altitude and zero airspeed).
2. (aviation) Pertaining to weather conditions of zero ceiling and zero visibility (i.e., opaque cloud all the way down to ground level), or to aircraft operations in such conditions.

Example Sentences

a zero-zero treaty

Both cockpits were enclosed under a large canopy and both crew sat on zero-zero ejector seats.

Test vehicles used during this extensive programme were a launching stand for the zero-zero ejections.

To lessen these forces, as well as achieve zero-zero seat capability—the ability to eject while sitting motionless on the ground—rocket sustainers were added.

Related Words

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