intermediate range ballistic missile
- intermediate range ballistic missile
- Missile Mis"sile, n. [L. missile.]
1. A weapon thrown or projected or intended to be projected,
as a lance, an arrow, or a bullet.
[1913 Webster]
2. A rocket-propelled device designed to fly through the air
and deliver a warhead of explosive materials to a target.
[PJC]
Note: Numerous types of rocket-propelled missile[2] are now
used in modern warfare. Some types with names
indicating their range or function are: {antiaircraft
missile}; {ballistic missile}; {cruise missile};
{antiballistic missile missile}; {air-to-air missile};
{air-to-ground missile}; {guided missile};
{intercontinental ballistic missile} (IBM);
{intermediate range ballistic missile} (IRBM);
{surface-to-air missile}.
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
2000.
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Intermediate-range ballistic missile — Missile balistique Tir d un missile Titan II depuis son silo; cet engin fut opérationnel à partir de 1962. Un missile balistique est un missile dont une partie de la trajectoire est balistique, c est à dire influencée uniquement par la gravité et … Wikipédia en Français
intermediate range ballistic missile — ballistic missile al*lis tic mis sile, n. A rocket propelled missile of long range which is guided only during the powered portion of its flight, which usually takes only a small part of the total flight time; contrasted with {guided missile}.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Intermediate-range ballistic missile — An intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM) is a ballistic missile with a range of 3,000 5,500 km (1,865 3,420 miles), between a medium range ballistic missile and an intercontinental ballistic missile. Classifying ballistic missiles by range… … Wikipedia
intermediate range ballistic missile — any supersonic missile that has a range of 800 to 1500 nautical mi. (1500 to 2800 km) and follows a ballistic trajectory after a powered, guided launching. Abbr.: IRBM, I.R.B.M. [1955 60] * * * intermediate range ballistic missile, a ballistic… … Useful english dictionary
intermediate-range ballistic missile — noun a ballistic missile with a range of 1500 to 2800 km. Abbrev.: IRBM …
intermediate range ballistic missile — any supersonic missile that has a range of 800 to 1500 nautical mi. (1500 to 2800 km) and follows a ballistic trajectory after a powered, guided launching. Abbr.: IRBM, I.R.B.M. [1955 60] * * * … Universalium
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Short-range ballistic missile — A short range ballistic missile (SRBM) is a ballistic missile with a range of about 1000 km or less. They are usually capable of carrying nuclear weapons. In potential regional conflicts, these missiles would be used because of the short… … Wikipedia
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