payload

• Nom désignant la charge utile d'un véhicule, notamment la partie d'une fusée, d'un missile ou d'une torpille qui transporte l'explosif, la charge nucléaire, chimique ou biologique, ou le fret transporté par un grand véhicule.

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.

   Charge explosive ou agent d'un projectile

   • 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.

   Synonymeswarhead

2. Cargo carried by a vehicleB2formal

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

   Charge utile (transportée par un véhicule)

   • 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.

   Synonymesburdencargoconsignmentfreightladingloadshipment