payload

• Существительное, обозначающее часть ракеты, снаряда или торпеды, несущую взрывной, ядерный, химический или биологический заряд, или груз, перевозимый крупным транспортным средством.

A noun referring to the part of a missile, rocket, or torpedo that carries the explosive, nuclear, chemical, or biological charge, or to the goods transported by a large vehicle.

1. Explosive or agent chargeC1formaltechnical

   The front part of a guided missile, rocket, or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents.

   Боевая часть

   • The missile's payload was designed to carry a conventional explosive.
   • Engineers tested the new payload for chemical agent dispersal.
   • The torpedo's payload was a high-yield nuclear warhead.

   Synonymswarhead

2. Cargo carried by a vehicleB2formal

   Goods or cargo carried by a large vehicle, such as a truck, ship, or aircraft.

   Груз

   • The truck's payload consisted of construction materials.
   • The aircraft can carry a payload of up to 20 tons.
   • The ship's payload was unloaded at the port.

   Synonymsburdencargoconsignmentfreightladingloadshipment