missile

A long-range explosive military weapon propelled by a engine. See rocket for non-weapon civilian rockets.

In modern military usage the term "missile" refers to a guided weapon system, while an unguided weapon system is referred to as a "rocket." On Danbooru, the term missile is used for both types of weapon, while rocket is used for non-weapon rocket engines.

See also

• AIM-9 sidewinder
• Harpoon missile
• Tomahawk missile
• M270 MLRS
• Itano circus
• Rocket launcher
• Multishot rocket launcher
• Spacecraft
• List of Weapons