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guided missiles engineering [1 record]

Record 1 2004-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering
  • Missiles and Rockets
OBS

guided missile: projectile provided with means for altering its direction after it leaves its launching device.

OBS

Almost all modern missiles are propelled by rocket or jet engines and have guidance mechanisms, usually including sensors, to help the missile find its target. Heat-seeking missiles, for example, carry infrared sensors that allow them to home in on the exhaust of jet engines.

Key term(s)
  • guided missile engineering

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ingénierie
  • Missiles et roquettes

Spanish

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