👉 Compare missiles are a category of weapons systems designed for delivering a payload, typically a warhead, to a target through space using ballistic or guided trajectories. They are broadly categorized into ballistic missiles, which follow a straight, curved path dictated by gravity and atmospheric conditions, and guided missiles, which use various technologies—such as inertial navigation, GPS, or radar guidance—to steer towards their targets with high accuracy. Compare missiles can be further divided into short-range, intermediate-range, and long-range missiles, based on their operational distance from the launch site. They are employed for a range of military and strategic purposes, including tactical strikes, strategic deterrence, and precision-guided munitions, making them a critical component of modern military arsenals.
