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ballistic missile
a missile that has no wings or fins and that follows a ballistic trajectory when its propulsive power is discontinued -
fleet ballistic missile submarine
a nuclear submarine fitted with launchers to fire ballistic missiles either underwater or from the surface. -
intercontinental ballistic missile
any supersonic missile that has a range of at least 3500 nautical miles (6500 km) and follows a ballistic trajectory after a powered, guided launching. Abbreviation: ICBM, I.C.B.M. -
intermediate range ballistic missile
any supersonic missile that has a range of 800 to 1500 nautical miles (1500 to 2800 km) and follows a ballistic trajectory after a powered, guided launching. Abbreviation: IRBM, I.R.B.M. -
sea-launched ballistic missile
a ballistic missile designed for launch by a submarine or surface ship. Abbreviation: SLBM, S.L.B.M. -
slbm
submarine-launched ballistic missile