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rocket

Weapon projectile utilizing a self-contained rocket engine to propel itself to its target

Entityweapon typeQ2037215

Also known as dumb rocket · unguided rocket

Instance of: weapon type
Subclass of: rocket
, ranged weapon

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In military terminology, a rocket is a self-propelled, unguided or guided, weapon-system powered by a rocket engine. Though used primarily as medium- and long-range artillery systems, historically rockets have also seen considerable use as air-to-surface weapons, some use as air-to-air weapons, and even as surface-to-air devices. Examples of modern surface-to-surface rocket systems include the Soviet BM-27 Uragan and the American M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System.

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rocket
rocket criterion used: descriptive page and disambiguation page have to be in different items

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