Terminology:Torpedo
 Terminology
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In the ancient definition a Torpedo is a cigar-shaped, self-propelled underwater projectile launched from a submarine, aircraft, or ship and designed to detonate on contact with or in the vicinity of a target.
In space there is no real difference between a Missile and a Torpedo, but the term Torpedo is often used to name a slower and not that agile Missile.
See also
- dictionary.reference.com entry on 'torpedo'.
- WikiPedia:Torpedo
