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guided missile
A missile whose flight path can be steered toward its target after launch, using systems such as radar, infrared, or satellite guidance.
誘導ミサイルを発射する。
To launch a guided missile.
誘導ミサイルは目標を正確に捉える。
A guided missile accurately locks onto its target.
最新の誘導ミサイルは、衛星システムで進路を修正する。
The latest guided missiles adjust their course using satellite systems.
A compound of 誘導 (guidance, leading) and ミサイル (missile). Contrasts with an unguided rocket, which follows a fixed ballistic path. Common in defense and news reporting.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 誘導ミサイルを発射する: to launch a guided missile
- 対空誘導ミサイル: a guided anti-aircraft missile
- 誘導ミサイルで迎撃する: to intercept with a guided missile
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 弾道ミサイル: ballistic missile — travels a high, arcing trajectory to distant targets
- 巡航ミサイル: cruise missile — flies low and level under continuous guidance