Rockets were the precursor to modern missiles and the first rockets were used as propulsion systems for arrows as early as the 10th century in China. Usage of rockets as weapons before modern rocketry is attested to … See more

A missile is most often guided by a guidance system though there are missiles that are unguided during some phases of flight. Missile guidance refers to methods of guiding a missile to its intended target. Effective gu… See more

Missiles can be classified into categories by various parameters such as type, launch platform and target, range, propulsion and guidance system. Missiles are generally categorized into strategic or tactical missile systems. T… See more