Shell
Warhead
Warhead noun - The front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents.
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Shell-Shock Silence: While not particularly overwhelming, mild ones will happen if you stand next to an exploding warhead.
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The second is the neutron warhead in flavors of artillery shell or land mine, which only kills infantry, including those hiding inside vehicles and buildings.
- Combined a 280mm-howitzer with the W9 warhead inside a special artillery shell.
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