heat-seeking missile

1. A missile with a guidance system that directs it toward targets emitting infrared radiation (as the emissions of a jet engine) (synset 103514987)
   is a type of: missile - a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
   subtypes:

   • brilliant pebble - a code name for a small computerized heat-seeking missile that was supposed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles
   • stinger - a portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder

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