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speed of sound
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It is launched from an aircraft, then flies at close to the speed of sound, hugging the terrain, before dropping down and detonating its high explosive warhead.
It is launched from aircraft then flies at close to the speed of sound, hugging the terrain, before dropping down and detonating its high explosive warhead.
These missiles, which are launched from an aircraft, fly close to the speed of sound and carry highly explosive warheads making them an ideal weapon for penetrating Russian bunkers and ammunition stores.
Its missiles travel at nine times the speed of sound, and it can fire at up to 14 targets at once.
Fans will be rushing to get tickets but they are expected to be flying at the speed of sound - so you will need to be quick!
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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