guided missile
guided missile, projectile provided with means for altering its direction after leaving its launching device. See missile.
This article was most recently revised and updated by J.E. Luebering.
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Article Title:
guided missile
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
08 March 2025
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November 13, 2026