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| − | A '''ballistic missile''' is a [[missile]] which briefly goes into an | + | A '''ballistic missile''' is a [[missile]] which briefly goes into an orbit around the earth. Most ballistic missiles are ground-to-ground based, although they can also be launched from sea-based platforms (see:[[SLBM]]). Some have enough range to reach another continent; see [[Intercontinental ballistic missile]] (ICBM). |
Some ICBMs carry nuclear warheads. | Some ICBMs carry nuclear warheads. | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 04:20, January 4, 2010
A ballistic missile is a missile which briefly goes into an orbit around the earth. Most ballistic missiles are ground-to-ground based, although they can also be launched from sea-based platforms (see:SLBM). Some have enough range to reach another continent; see Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Some ICBMs carry nuclear warheads.