Tomahawk

A versatile, long-range cruise missile with surface or air launching capability, carrying a nuclear or conventional warhead. It has wings that protrude during flight after the initial rocket burn that extend its effective range.

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The missile of choice for U.S. forces and the British Royal Navy. A land-attack cruise missile that can travel around 1000 miles. It uses TERCOM and DSMAC intelligence to reach and hit targets and can be launched from ships or submarine torpedo tubes.