head > link:nth-child(15) Missiles: Missile is something like a "thrown object". It follows a trajectory and hits the target. Basically, every weapon is a "thrown object", the difference comes in the mechanism of the throw. Even the gun rounds are referred as projectiles. The gun powder is used to throw the projectile with high velocity to hit the target. Again the target destruction is based on type of projectile speed of projectile size of projctile nature of projectile Here are some military terms regarding the missiles or thrown objects - Munitions projected towards a target are classified as - - A powered and guided munition (guided missile) A powered and unguided munition (rockets) Un powered munitions - bombs unpowered and guided munitions - smart bombs munitions fired from a gun - projectiles , if explosive - mortar bombs powered munitions that target through water - torpedoes Hand grenades missiles can be said