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Centauro (other)
Centauro is the Italian word for centaur. Centauro also may refer to: People *Greg Centauro (1977–2011), French pornographic actor and director Military formations *I Mechanized Brigade "Centauro", ancestor of the Italian Army's Mechanized Brigade "Goito" *III Services Battalion "Centauro", ancestor of the Italian Army's Transit Areas Management Regiment *131st Armored Division "Centauro", a World War II Italian Royal Army unit *131st Artillery Regiment "Centauro", an inactive Italian Army unit * 136th Armored Legionary Division "Centauro", a World War II Italian Royal Army unit * Armored Brigade "Centauro", a post-World War II Italian Army unit *Artillery Specialists Group "Centauro", ancestor of the Italian Army's 12th Heavy Field Artillery Regiment (Italy) *Engineer Battalion "Centauro", ancestor of the Italian Army's 131st Engineer Battalion "Ticino" * Logistic Battalion "Piemonte", an inactive Italian Army unit originally named the Logistic Battalion "Centauro" *Signal B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centaur
A centaur ( ; ; ), occasionally hippocentaur, also called Ixionidae (), is a creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse that was said to live in the mountains of Thessaly. In one version of the myth, the centaurs were named after Centaurus (Greek mythology), Centaurus, and, through his brother Lapithes (hero), Lapithes, were kin to the legendary tribe of the Lapiths. Centaurs are thought of in many Greek myths as being as wild as untamed horses, and were said to have inhabited the region of Magnesia (regional unit), Magnesia and Mount Pelion in Thessaly, the Foloi oak forest in Ancient Elis, Elis, and the Malean peninsula in southern Laconia. Centaurs are subsequently featured in Roman mythology, and were familiar figures in the medieval bestiary. They remain a staple of modern fantastic literature. Etymology The Greek word ''kentauros'' is generally regarded as being of obscure origin. The etymology from ''ken'' + ''tau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centauro (sounding Rocket)
The Centauro series is a family of Argentinian solid-fuel sounding rockets developed by the Instituto de Investigaciones Aeronauticas y Espaciales (IIAE). This family includes Alfa, Beta, and Gamma Centauro. Alfa Centauro was a single-stage rocket, launched in 1961 from Santo Tomás base. Beta Centauro followed the same year, demonstrating two-stage capability and leading to advancements in payload delivery and high altitude measurements. Further launches from Santo Tomás and CELPA Chamical refined rocketry techniques. Notably, the "sodium cloud" operation in 1963 provided valuable atmospheric data. The Gamma Centauro, also a two-stage vehicle, was tested after 1964, notably from Antarctica. Alfa Centauro Built entirely in Argentina and under the control of the Argentine Air Force, Alfa Centauro measured 2.7 m in length and 101 mm in diameter (at the warhead), with a total maximum weight of 28 kg and only 3.3 kg of payload. The solid fuel used consisted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centauri (other)
Centauri may refer to: * Centauri Production, a Czech computer games company acquired by Bohemia Interactive * Centauri, a fictional civilization of ''Babylon 5'' * Centauri, a fictional character in ''The Last Starfighter'' See also * ** Several stars or star systems in the constellation Centaurus * Alpha Centauri (other) * Centaur (other) * Centaure (other) *Centauro (other) Centauro is the Italian word for centaur. Centauro also may refer to: People *Greg Centauro (1977–2011), French pornographic actor and director Military formations *I Mechanized Brigade "Centauro", ancestor of the Italian Army's Mechanized Bri ... * Centaurus (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centaure (other)
Centaure (French, 'Centaur') may refer to: * , the name of several ships ** ''Centaure''-class ship of the line * Centaure (rocket), a French sounding rocket * Centaurus (French: ''Le Centaure''), a constellation See also * Centaur (other) *Centauri (other) *Centauro (other) Centauro is the Italian word for centaur. Centauro also may refer to: People *Greg Centauro (1977–2011), French pornographic actor and director Military formations *I Mechanized Brigade "Centauro", ancestor of the Italian Army's Mechanized Bri ... * Centaurus (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centaur (other)
A centaur is creature from Greek mythology that is half human, half horse. Centaur, Centaurs or The Centaur may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Fictional entities * USS ''Centaur'', a spaceship in ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''s " A Time to Stand" * Narnian Centaurs, in C. S. Lewis's ''Chronicles of Narnia'' * Centaur (''Dungeons & Dragons'') Film * ''Centaur'' (2016 film), a Kyrgyzstani film * ''Centaur'' (2023 film), a Russian film * ''The Centaurs'' (1921 film), an animated film Literature * ''The Centaur'', a 1963 novel by John Updike * ''The Centaur'', a 1911 novel by Algernon Blackwood * Centaur Publications (1938–1942), one of the earliest American comic book publishers Music * Centaur, an American rock band formed in 2000 by Hum founder Matt Talbott * "The Centaur," a song by Buck 65 from the 1997 album '' Vertex'' Businesses and organisations * Centaur Media, a British marketing company * Centaur Film Company, American motion picture pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centauro (review)
''Centauro'' (Portuguese for "centaur") was a Portuguese monthly literary review published in the capital Lisbon from October to December 1916. The review was headed by Luís de Montalvor who also published its first volume. The first volume was published in October 1916, the second in November and the last one in December. Decadentism In some form, the ''Centauro'' review was republished as part of the review ''Orpheu'' (''Orpheus''), whose titled as a trimonthly literary review which had the recovering a then current decadentist, that Luís de Montalvor who headed the first issue of the review, it was printed. But the then current literary was diverted to the futurism, intersectionism and sensationism of Fernando Pessoa and Mário de Sá-Carneiro, especially on the second issue, in which it substituted the founded to head the ''Orpheus'' review. For its first issue of the ''Orpheu'' (also as ''Orféu''), de Montalvor wrote an "introduction", finding to make an aesthetic ori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Querida Del Centauro
''La querida del Centauro'' ( Lit: ''The Dear of the Centaur'' / English: ''Centauro's Woman''), is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by Teleset and Sony Pictures Television for Telemundo and distributed by Telemundo Internacional, based on an original idea of Lina Uribe and Dario Vanegas. The series follows the life of El Centauro and his ambition to have Yolanda as his wife. The series features a large ensemble cast, including Humberto Zurita, Ludwika Paleta, Michel Brown, Alexandra de la Mora, Irene Azuela and Sandra Echeverría as starring cast. Synopsis Season 1 (2016) The first season chronicles the life of Yolanda, an attractive and intelligent prisoner, that becomes the mistress of one of the most important drug traffickers of Mexico, Benedictino García, alias "El Centauro". This relationship, which inside the prison will give much power to Yolanda, will end up becoming her worst nightmare when she manages to be released thanks to Gerardo, a shrewd detective who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centauro (film)
''Centauro,'' a 2022 action thriller film directed by Daniel Calparsoro, is a remake of the 2017 Yann Gozlan film '' Burn Out''. It stars Àlex Monner, Begoña Vargas, Carlos Bardem, Patricia Vico and Édgar Vittorino. Plot Seeking to settle a debt, wannabe pro biker Rafa decides to pledge his services to a criminal organization. However, he is torn between the two lives he is leading as an honest man in the morning and a courier at night. Eventually this double life takes a toll on him and he resorts to drugs, which affects his dream of being a pro racer. At last he understands that there is no way out from the crime life and with help of his friend he tries to escape the drug cartel but is identified by the police and offered the same job just on the side of law which he takes up as he realises that family is the most important thing. Cast Production A remake of the Yann Gozlan's film '' Burn Out'', the screenplay was penned by Gaël Nouaille and Gemma Ventura. The film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centauro (Tank Destroyer)
The Centauro is a family of Italian military vehicles originating from a wheeled tank destroyer for light to medium territorial defense and tactical reconnaissance. It was developed by a consortium of manufacturers, the Società Consortile Iveco Fiat - OTO Melara (CIO). Iveco Fiat was tasked with developing the hull and propulsion systems while Oto Melara was responsible for developing the turrets and weapon systems. Over the years, the Centauro platform has been developed into multiple variants to fulfill other combat roles, such as infantry fighting vehicle or self-propelled howitzer. Description The vehicle was developed in response to an Italian Army requirement for a tank destroyer with the firepower of the old Leopard 1 main battle tank then in service with the Italian Army, but with greater strategic mobility. The main mission of the Centauro is to protect other, lighter, elements of the cavalry, using its good power-to-weight ratio, excellent range and cross country abi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiat G
Fiat Automobiles S.p.A., commonly known as simply Fiat ( , ; ), is an Italian automobile manufacturer. It became a part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in 2014 and, in 2021, became a subsidiary of Stellantis through its Italian division, Stellantis Europe. Fiat Automobiles was formed in January 2007 when Fiat S.p.A. reorganized its automobile business, and traces its history back to 1899, when the first Fiat automobile, the Fiat 4 HP, was produced. Fiat Automobiles is the largest automobile manufacturer in Italy. During its more than century-long history, it remained the largest automobile manufacturer in Europe and the third in the world after General Motors and Ford for over 20 years, until the car industry crisis in the late 1980s. In 2013, Fiat S.p.A. was the second-largest European automaker by volumes produced and the seventh in the world, while FCA was the world's eighth-largest automaker. In 1970, Fiat Automobiles employed more than 100,000 in Italy when its product ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
231st Signal Battalion "Sempione"
The 231st Signal Battalion "Sempione" () is signals unit of the Italian Army. The battalion was formed in 1959 and assigned to the Armored Division "Centauro". In 1975, the battalion was named for the Simplon Pass () and received the number 231st, which had been used by the 231st Connections Company that had served with the 131st Armored Division "Centauro" during the Tunisian campaign of World War II. With the name and number the battalion also received its own flag. In 1991, the battalion was disbanded. In 2001, the battalion was reformed and assigned to the 1st Signal Regiment as the regiment's second signal battalion. The battalion's anniversary falls, as for all signal units, on 20 June 1918, the day the Austro-Hungarian Army began its retreat across the Piave river during the Second Battle of the Piave River. History On 5 June 1936, a Mixed Engineer Platoon was formed for the I Motor-mechanized Brigade. On 15 July 1937, the platon was expanded to Mixed Engineer Company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
