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heat-seeking missile

DEFINITIONS OF: heat-seeking missile

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n a missile with a guidance system that directs it toward targets emitting infrared radiation (as the emissions of a jet engine)

Types:
brilliant pebble
a code name for a small computerized heat-seeking missile that was supposed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles
Stinger
a portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder
Type of:
missile
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
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