Proper noun
Hvar
An island of Croatia in the Adriatic Sea, located off the Dalmatian coast.
The 5 inch HVAR was a reliable standby; sturdy Soviet-built armor proved resistant to the HVAR's punch, which led to a new 6.5 in (16.5 cm) shaped charge antitank warhead being developed. Source: Internet
NAA also supplied kits to mount eight underwing 5 "high velocity airborne rockets" (HVAR) just outside the propeller arcs. Source: Internet
The diameter of the HVAR proved to be inadequate for the electronics, leading Douglas to expand the missile's airframe to convert diameter. Source: Internet
The F Mk.8s were modified to carry American HVAR rockets but were otherwise identical to RAF aircraft. Source: Internet
The weapon of choice during these missions was usually the five-inch HVAR rocket, eight of which could be carried. Source: Internet
Hvar first settlements were created by the Illyrians, enlarged by the Greek and taken over by the Roman in the 2century BC. Source: Internet