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 method that uses inertial navigation sensors together with satellite‑based GPS signals to determine a missile’s position and steer it toward a target.

Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.

Sea‑skimming is a low‑altitude flight profile in which a missile or projectile flies close to the sea surface to minimize radar detection and increase survivability.