What is the Difference between a Rocket and a Missile

Ruchika Kumari

Oct 8, 2023

Rocket

Rocket is directed based upon how much propellant is available & elevation of rocket launcher

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Rocket is a...

...fire-and-forget projectile, much the same as artillery rounds fired from a variety of systems

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Rockets are..

..self-propelled vehicles that generate thrust through the expulsion of matter.

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Missile

It has heat-detecting guidance systems that lock on to the exhaust of jet planes and helicopters.

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Missile definition

A Missile by definition is anything forcibly propelled at a target by hand or mechanical means.

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Unlike rockets..

..missiles are designed to be guided toward a target carrying a payload or warhead.

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Missiles can be..

...classified into several categories, including ballistic, cruise, and anti-aircraft missiles.

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Missiles are known..

.. for their precision and are often used in military operations

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A missile has a guidance system..

.. after it is launched, its trajectory and impact point can be changed mid-flight

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