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Missiles

Scope note

Use for self-propelled projectiles carrying a warhead containing biological or chemical agents, explosive or incendiary materials, or inert materials intended to inflict damage.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000208803

Narrower Terms used

torpedoes

Term used for

rockets

Equivalent Terms used

missile

Created

13yrs ago

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