Proof and Experimental Test Establishment explained

Proof and Experimental Test Establishment
Native Name:Centre d’essais et d’expérimentation
Pushpin Map:Canada Central Quebec
Pushpin Label Position:none
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Proof and Experimental Test Establishment
Type:Munitions and Weapons Testing
Coordinates:46.2212°N -72.6475°W
Nearest Town:Nicolet, Quebec
Country:Canada
Site Area:~20km2
Status:Active
Dates:1952[1] - Current
Remediation:Partial Remediation of Lac Saint-Pierre

The Proof and Experimental Test Establishment (French: Centre d’essais et d’expérimentation, or PETE[2]) is a Canadian Forces military weapons testing facility located West of Nicolet, Quebec on the shore of Lac Saint-Pierre.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: House of Commons Committees ENSU (36-1) Evidence Number 120 . 2013-06-04 . House of Commons . 6 May 1999 . Set up 47 years ago.
  2. Web site: PROOF EXPERIMENTAL TEST ESTABLISHMENT . 2013-06-04 . Public Works and Government Services Canada. 8 October 2009 .
  3. Web site: MAJOR INTERNATIONAL R&D RANGES AND TEST FACILITIES SUMMARY OF CAPABILITIES . https://web.archive.org/web/20130915194634/http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA265938 . live . September 15, 2013 . 2013-06-04 . UNITED STATES ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND . PDF.