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guided missile

[′gīd·əd ¦mis·əl]
(ordnance)
An uncrewed self-propelled vehicle, with or without a warhead, which is designed to move in a trajectory or flight path all or partially above the earth's surface and whose trajectory or course, while in flight, is capable of being directed by remote control, by homing systems, or by inertial or programmed guidance from within; excludes drones, torpedoes, and rockets and other vehicles whose trajectory or course cannot be controlled while in flight.
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