multiple reentry vehicle

multiple reentry vehicle
The reentry vehicle of a delivery system that places more than one reentry vehicle over an individual target. See also maneuverable reentry vehicle; multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle; reentry vehicle.

Military dictionary. 2000.

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  • maneuverable reentry vehicle — A reentry vehicle capable of performing preplanned flight maneuvers during the reentry phase. See also multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle; multiple reentry vehicle; reentry vehicle …   Military dictionary

  • multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle — Mil. a reentry vehicle that breaks up into several nuclear warheads, each capable of reaching a different target. Abbr.: MIRV, M.I.R.V. * * * Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle, a guided missile with multiple nuclear warheads to be …   Useful english dictionary

  • multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle — Mil. a reentry vehicle that breaks up into several nuclear warheads, each capable of reaching a different target. Abbr.: MIRV, M.I.R.V. * * * …   Universalium

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