missile

Also known as guided missile

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Commons category: Missiles
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Terminology
History
Proliferation restrictions<span class="anchor" id="Proliferation"></span>
Components
Guidance, targeting and flight systems
Propulsion
Warhead
Classification
Strategic
Ballistic
Cruise
Tactical
Anti-ship
Anti-tank
Air-to-air
Air-to-surface
Surface-to-air
Surface-to-surface
Anti-satellite
See also
References
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A missile is an airborne ranged weapon capable of self-propelled flight aided usually by a propellant, jet engine or rocket motor.

Historically, 'missile' referred to any projectile that is thrown, shot or propelled towards a target; this usage is still recognized today with any unguided jet- or rocket-propelled weapons generally described as rocket artillery. Airborne explosive devices without propulsion are referred to as shells if fired by an artillery piece and bombs if dropped by an aircraft.