warhead
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The nuclear-capable missile fitted with a dummy warhead landed somewhere between Nauru, Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands, according to monitors and Pacific officials.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
"Although reportedly carrying a dummy warhead, no nation understands the weight of nuclear testing in Pacific waters better than ours," the statement added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Monday, carrying a simulated warhead to a designated area in the Pacific Ocean, said Senior Captain Wang Xuemeng, a spokesman for China’s navy, according to state media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Longer distances need a lot of fuel, reducing the size of the warhead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
In World War II, Germany built on Oberth’s ideas and developed the V-2, a rocket powerful enough to carry an explosive warhead all the way from northern Germany to London.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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