plural ballistic missiles
Definition of ballistic missile
: a usually rocket-powered missile that is launched in a high arc under guidance for its ascent but that is unpowered and unguided once it begins its descent — compare cruise missile, guided missile
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The first known use of ballistic missile was in 1950
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