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nose cone
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nose cone [′nōz ‚kōn]
(aerospace engineering)
A protective cone-shaped case for the nose section of a missile or rocket; may include the warhead, fusing system, stabilization system, heat shield, and supporting structure and equipment.


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I got immediately through to second at the start," Ash explained, "but then later around the lap Ollie Varney lunged me; his nosecone got tangled in my bumper and that cost me a couple of positions.
Outside, the black stealth nosecone designed to improve aerodynamics - but also, let's be honest, an eye-catching gimmick - turns heads.
Here Hamilton hit the barrier with a resounding clout in qualifying to start last and had his nosecone wacked by Nick Heidfeld during the race.
 
 
 
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