Talk:Ballistic missile

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 Definition:  A guided missile which, once its engines stop firing, follows a generally parabolic path to its target, defined by momentum, aerodynamic resistance, and gravity [d] [e]
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Tried to rewrite the lede a bit to clarify what a modern missile does. I used Encylopedia Britannica as a source. A modern ballistic missile does a fly a parabolic path which may or may not enter outer space. Missiles used in a war zone are an example of missiles that fly a ballistic flight path that may not enter outer space. A SCUD missile is a good example of a ballistic missile used in a specific area. I have written about some of this stuff long ago. Mary Ash (talk) 18:08, 25 August 2024 (CDT)

Loved the edits especially the lede. Thanks! Mary Ash (talk) 13:28, 26 August 2024 (CDT)
This one almost got deleted, but then I realized we need a basic overview. You-know-who had created about 100 articles with specifications of specific missiles, and I feel that was too much. So glad to have people help make this one more helpful.Pat Palmer (talk) 13:37, 26 August 2024 (CDT)
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