throw-weight (Meaning)
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throw-weight (n)
the weight of the payload of a missile (not including the weight of the rocket)
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the weight of the payload of a missile (not including the weight of the rocket)
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The missile's throw-weight was designed to deliver a payload of nuclear warheads.
The throw-weight is a crucial parameter that determines the carrying capacity of a rocket.
Arms control agreements limit the throw-weight of ballistic missiles to prevent excessive payload size.
The intercontinental ballistic missile's high throw-weight allows it to reach distant targets.
