What does ballistic missile mean?
Definitions for ballistic missile
bal·lis·tic mis·sile
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Princeton's WordNet
ballistic missilenoun
a missile that is guided in the first part of its flight but falls freely as it approaches target
Wiktionary
ballistic missilenoun
A missile that is initially guided, but then follows a ballistic (freely falling) trajectory.
Wikipedia
Ballistic missile
A ballistic missile is a type of missile that uses projectile motion to deliver warheads on a target. These weapons are powered only during relatively brief periods—most of the flight is unpowered. Short-range ballistic missiles stay within the Earth's atmosphere, while intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) are launched on a sub-orbital flight. These weapons are in a distinct category from cruise missiles, which are aerodynamically guided in powered flight. Unlike cruise missiles, which are restricted to the atmosphere, it is advantageous for ballistic missiles to avoid the denser parts of the atmosphere and they may travel above the atmosphere into outer space.
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ballistic missile
A ballistic missile is a type of missile that follows a ballistic trajectory path when delivering its payload. Once it is launched, it is propelled into the upper layers of the atmosphere and then descends towards its determined target. It can carry conventional high explosives or a nuclear, biological, or chemical warhead. It differs from cruise missiles which are guided and propelled for the whole course of their flight.
Wikidata
Ballistic missile
A ballistic missile is a missile that follows a ballistic flightpath with the objective of delivering one or more warheads to a predetermined target. Shorter range ballistic missiles stay within the Earth's atmosphere, while longer range ones are designed to spend some of their flight time above the atmosphere and are thus considered sub-orbital.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
ballistic missile
Any missile which does not rely upon aerodynamic surfaces to produce lift and consequently follows a ballistic trajectory when thrust is terminated. See also aerodynamic missile; guided missile.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ballistic missile in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ballistic missile in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of ballistic missile in a Sentence
Historically, the development of the DPRK's nuclear and ballistic missile programs have accelerated during periods when the country was not bound by any agreement with -- or involving -- the US to constrain the country's WMD programs.
Past efforts have failed to halt North Korea's unlawful weapons programs and nuclear and ballistic missile tests, with each provocation, North Korea jeopardizes stability in Northeast Asia and poses a growing threat to our allies and the U.S. homeland.
There have been no nuclear tests. The missile tests have all been short-ranged — no ballistic missile test. No long-range missiles.
As the President says, it's time for them to behave, to listen to the world community and to set aside their nuclear ambitions, their ballistic missile ambitions, and be willing to join the family of nations.
Under no circumstances should we relieve pressure on Iran relative to ballistic missile capabilities and arms trafficking.
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- balistická raketaCzech
- ballistisk missilDanish
- Ballistische RaketeGerman
- misil balísticoSpanish
- ballistinen ohjusFinnish
- missile balistiqueFrench
- ballisztikus rakétaHungarian
- բալիստիկ հրթիռArmenian
- missile balisticoItalian
- ballistische raketDutch
- ballistisk missilNorwegian
- rakietowy pocisk balistycznyPolish
- míssil balísticoPortuguese
- баллистическая ракетаRussian
- ballistisk robotSwedish
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