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Torpedoes

Scope note

Missiles containing an explosive charge, designed to be launched from ships, submarines, or aircraft into water, where they are self-propelled and usually directable.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000201767

Broader Terms used

missiles

Equivalent Terms used

torpedo

Created

13yrs ago

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