The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.

A guidance system where a missile receives mid-flight course corrections from an external source, such as ground control or satellite.

Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.

A tandem warhead configuration in anti-tank missiles where a smaller precursor charge detonates reactive armor, followed by a larger main charge to penetrate the underlying armor.

A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.