Warhead: meaning, definitions and examples

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warhead

[ ˈwɔːrhɛd ]

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missile

The explosive part of a missile or torpedo.

Synonyms

explosive, munition, payload

Examples of usage

Warheads are designed to deliver a destructive payload to a target.
The warhead of the missile was armed and ready to launch.

Translations

Translations of the word "warhead" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ogiva

🇮🇳 वॉरहेड

🇩🇪 Gefechtskopf

🇮🇩 hulu ledak

🇺🇦 бойова частина

🇵🇱 głowica bojowa

🇯🇵 弾頭 (だんとう)

🇫🇷 ogive

🇪🇸 ojiva

🇹🇷 savaş başlığı

🇰🇷 탄두 (탄두)

🇸🇦 رأس حربي

🇨🇿 bojová hlavice

🇸🇰 bojová hlavica

🇨🇳 弹头 (dàntóu)

🇸🇮 bojna glava

🇮🇸 sprengihöfuð

🇰🇿 соғыс басы

🇬🇪 საომარი თავი

🇦🇿 döyüş başlığı

🇲🇽 ojiva

Word origin

The term 'warhead' originated during World War II, where it was used to refer to the explosive part of a missile or torpedo. The development of more advanced missile technology led to the refinement and specialization of warheads for different purposes, including nuclear warheads. Today, warheads are a critical component of modern missile systems, designed to deliver various types of payloads with precision and efficiency.