Definition of aerial torpedo
1
: an explosive projectile fired from a trench mortar
2
: a torpedo designed for launching from an airplane
3
: a heavy aerial bomb
4
: a guided missile capable of powered flight
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“Aerial torpedo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerial%20torpedo. Accessed 22 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of aerial torpedo was in 1881
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