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1Multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle — For the band, see M.I.R.V.. The MIRV U.S. Peacekeeper missile, with the re entry vehicles highlighted in red …
2Atmospheric reentry — refers to the movement of human made or natural objects as they enter the atmosphere of a planet from outer space, in the case of Earth from an altitude above the edge of space. This article primarily addresses the process of controlled reentry… …
3Multiple Reentry vehicle — A Multiple Reentry vehicle payload for a ballistic missile deploys multiple warheads in a pattern against a single target. (As opposed to MIRV, which deploys multiple warheads against multiple targets.) The advantage of an MRV versus a single… …
4Multiple reentry vehicle — A Multiple Reentry vehicle payload for a ballistic missile deploys multiple warheads in a pattern against a single target. (As opposed to MIRV, which deploys multiple warheads against multiple targets.) The advantage of an MRV over a single… …
5Maneuverable reentry vehicle — This article is about a weapon system. For other uses see, Marv (disambiguation) The maneuverable reentry vehicle (abbreviated MARV or MaRV) is a type of ballistic missile warhead capable of shifting targets in flight. Refer to atmospheric… …
6Lenticular Reentry Vehicle — The Lenticular Reentry Vehicle (LRV), according to a November 2000 Popular Mechanics cover story, was an experimental nuclear warhead delivery system under development during the Cold War by defense contractor North American Aviation, managed out …
7Faget, Max — ▪ American engineer in full Maxime Allan Faget born Aug. 26, 1921, Stann Creek, British Honduras [now Belize] died Oct. 9, 2004, Houston, Texas, U.S. American aerospace engineer who made major contributions to the design of the Mercury, Gemini …
8rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… …
9LGM-30 Minuteman — Type Intercontinental ballistic missile Service hist …
10MGM-31 Pershing — Pershing was a family of solid fueled two stage medium range ballistic missiles designed and built by Martin Marietta to replace the Redstone missile as the United States Army s primary theater level weapon. The Pershing systems lasted over 30… …
