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	Type 63 Rocket Launcher	A Chinese 107mm multiple rocket launcher, used for artillery support. It was lightweight and could be mounted on trucks or fired from the ground, making it highly mobile.
	DF-31	The DF-31 is a Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a range of over 11,000 kilometers. It is road-mobile, increasing its survivability against preemptive strikes. It forms a critical part of China's nuclear deterrence.
	CSS-1 Dongfeng-2 Ballistic Missile	A medium-range ballistic missile developed by China in the 1960s. It was one of the first in the Dongfeng series and had a range suitable for regional strategic deterrence.
	CSS-2 Dongfeng-3 Ballistic Missile	A longer-range intermediate ballistic missile developed by China, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and providing a strategic strike capability against distant targets.
	CSS-3 Dongfeng-4 Ballistic Missile	An early intercontinental-range ballistic missile developed by China, designed to extend the reach of the country's nuclear deterrent to targets further afield.
	CSS-4 Dongfeng-5 ICBM	A long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by China. It is capable of carrying a multi-megaton nuclear warhead and serves as a critical component of China's strategic nuclear forces.
	Type 81 122mm Rocket Launcher	A Chinese multiple rocket launcher based on the Soviet BM-21 Grad. It is capable of delivering a barrage of 122mm rockets over a wide area for saturation bombardment.
	DF-1 Missile	The DF-1 (Dongfeng-1) was China's first tactical ballistic missile, a reverse-engineered version of the Soviet R-2, itself derived from the German V-2 rocket. Although short-lived in service, it marked the beginning of China's ballistic missile program.
	S-2 Missile	The S-2 was France's first-generation medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), deployed in the 1970s. It had a range of approximately 3,000 km and carried a nuclear warhead. It was part of France's nuclear deterrence strategy under the Force de Frappe.
	Pluton	A French tactical ballistic missile system introduced in the 1970s, the Pluton had a range of 120 km and was designed for battlefield nuclear strikes. It was mobile and could be launched from a truck-mounted platform. It was retired in favor of more advanced systems like the Hades.
	Hades	A French tactical missile system developed in the 1980s, the Hades was intended as a replacement for the Pluton. It had an extended range of 480 km and was designed to deliver nuclear warheads with high precision. However, it was never fully operationalized and was eventually scrapped in the 1990s.
	V-1 Missile	The V-1 was the world's first operational cruise missile, developed by Nazi Germany during World War II and used to target Allied cities. Powered by a pulse jet engine, it was nicknamed the "buzz bomb" due to its distinctive sound.
	V-2 Missile	The V-2 missile was the world's first long-range guided ballistic missile, developed by Nazi Germany during World War II. Capable of supersonic speeds, it was used to strike Allied cities and marked the advent of modern rocket technology.
	8.8 cm Raketenwerfer 43	The 8.8 cm Raketenwerfer 43, also known as "Puppchen," was a rocket-propelled anti-tank weapon used by Germany in World War II. It combined elements of a rocket launcher and artillery piece but was less effective than the Panzerfaust or Panzerschreck.
	28/32 cm Nebelwerfer 41	A World War II German heavy multiple rocket launcher capable of firing 28 cm high-explosive and 32 cm incendiary rockets. It was used for both infantry support and creating fire barrages.
	21 cm Nebelwerfer 42	A German heavy multiple rocket launcher introduced in World War II. It was capable of firing large 210mm rockets and used for bombardment and suppressive fire.
	Type 4 40 cm rocket	A large Japanese rocket artillery piece developed during World War II. It was designed for coastal defense and capable of launching 400mm diameter rockets with significant explosive payloads.
	9K720 Iskander	A Russian short-range ballistic missile system capable of carrying conventional or nuclear warheads. It is designed for high precision and rapid deployment, with a range of up to 500 kilometers. The Iskander is a key component of Russia's tactical missile forces.
	Congreve rocket	An early 19th-century British military rocket developed by Sir William Congreve, used in the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. These solid-fuel rockets were a precursor to modern artillery rockets.
	LGM-30 Minuteman	The LGM-30 Minuteman is a U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system, capable of delivering nuclear warheads over vast distances. Introduced in the 1960s, it remains a critical component of the U.S. nuclear deterrent arsenal.
	UGM-73 Poseidon	The UGM-73 Poseidon is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) that succeeded the Polaris system, offering improved accuracy and multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs). It served as a key strategic weapon for the U.S. Navy during the Cold War.
	UGM-96 Trident I	The UGM-96 Trident I is an early variant of the Trident SLBM, introduced in the 1980s with enhanced range and payload capabilities. It served aboard U.S. Navy submarines, transitioning the fleet toward more advanced systems.
	UGM-133 Trident II	The UGM-133 Trident II is an advanced SLBM with increased accuracy, range, and MIRV capacity, forming the backbone of the U.S. and U.K. nuclear deterrent. In service since the 1990s, it remains one of the most sophisticated missile systems in operation.
	UGM-27 Polaris	The UGM-27 Polaris was the U.S. Navy's first operational SLBM, introduced in the 1960s. It marked a significant shift toward sea-based nuclear deterrence and paved the way for subsequent missile systems.
	LGM-25C Titan II	The LGM-25C Titan II was a second-generation U.S. ICBM capable of delivering a large nuclear warhead. Also used for space launches, it remained operational from the 1960s to the 1980s.
	LGM-118 Peacekeeper	The LGM-118 Peacekeeper was a Cold War-era U.S. ICBM with advanced MIRV technology, capable of carrying up to 10 nuclear warheads. It provided a powerful deterrent before being decommissioned in 2005 under arms reduction treaties.
	Pershing II	The Pershing II was a U.S. intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) designed for rapid deployment in Europe during the Cold War. With high precision and a controversial role, it was retired following the INF Treaty in 1988.
	MGM-5 Corporal	The MGM-5 Corporal was the U.S. Army's first guided missile capable of delivering a nuclear payload. Operational in the 1950s, it was a significant technological step but was replaced by more advanced systems in the 1960s.
	MGR-1 Honest John	The MGR-1 Honest John was a short-range, unguided ballistic rocket capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads. Widely deployed during the Cold War, it was phased out in favor of more accurate missile systems.
	MGR-3 Little John	The MGR-3 Little John was a smaller, more mobile version of the Honest John rocket, designed for tactical battlefield use. Although it offered increased portability, it saw limited deployment before being retired in the 1960s.
	R-5 Pobeda	A Soviet short-range ballistic missile introduced in the early 1950s, the R-5 was an evolution of earlier designs like the R-1. It had a range of 1,200 km and could carry a conventional or nuclear warhead. It played a transitional role in the development of Soviet missile technology.
	R-7 Semyorka	The R-7 was the world's first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), developed by the Soviet Union in the late 1950s. It had a range of approximately 8,800 km and could carry a nuclear payload. Its technology laid the foundation for Soviet space exploration, including the launch of Sputnik.
	R-16 ICBM	The R-16 was the first successful two-stage Soviet ICBM, introduced in the early 1960s. It had a range of about 13,000 km and was designed to deliver nuclear warheads to targets across continents. It marked a significant step forward in Soviet strategic missile capabilities.
	R-9 Desna	A Soviet second-generation ICBM, the R-9 was designed for quick-launch capabilities and improved accuracy. It used a storable liquid fuel, allowing for rapid deployment compared to earlier designs. It served as a transitional system before the advent of solid-fuel missiles.
	RT-2	The RT-2 was the Soviet Union's first solid-fuel ICBM, introduced in the 1960s. Its solid-propellant design improved storage and readiness, making it a key component of the Soviet strategic missile arsenal. It had a range of approximately 10,000 km.
	RT-20P	A Soviet experimental ICBM, the RT-20P was designed as a mobile missile system mounted on a tank chassis. It was an ambitious project aimed at improving missile survivability through mobility. However, the system was never adopted due to logistical and technical challenges.
	UR-100	A Soviet ICBM introduced in the 1960s, the UR-100 was designed for mass production and deployment. It was a lightweight missile with a range of about 10,000 km, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. It became a mainstay of the Soviet strategic arsenal during the Cold War.
	BM-13 Rocket Launcher System	Commonly known as the "Katyusha," this Soviet multiple rocket launcher system was used extensively during World War II. It was mounted on trucks for mobility and delivered a devastating barrage of rockets over a wide area.
	BM-31-12 Rocket Launcher System	A Soviet heavy multiple rocket launcher system used during World War II, similar to the BM-13 but firing larger, more powerful 300mm rockets for increased destructive capability.