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

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

A guidance system that uses directed laser beams to track and adjust the trajectory of a missile toward its target.

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.