Warhead
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Warhead
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Originally the part of a missile carrying the explosive, chemical, or
other charge intended to damage the enemy. By extension, the term is sometimes
used as synonymous with payload or nose cone .
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use