Definitions
- Referring to a self-propelled object that is designed to be launched into the air and directed towards a target. - Talking about a weapon that can be used for defense or offense, such as a rocket or a guided missile. - Describing any object that is thrown or launched with force, such as a ball or a stone.
- Referring to a self-propelled underwater weapon that is designed to be launched from a submarine or a ship. - Talking about a weapon that can be used for naval warfare, such as a guided torpedo. - Describing any object that is propelled through water, such as a swimmer or a boat.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are weapons that can be used for defense or offense.
- 2Both are self-propelled objects that can be launched towards a target.
- 3Both can cause damage or destruction to the target.
- 4Both are designed to be guided or directed towards the target.
- 5Both have been used in military conflicts throughout history.
What is the difference?
- 1Medium: Missiles are designed to be launched into the air, while torpedoes are designed to be launched underwater.
- 2Target: Missiles can be used against both land and air targets, while torpedoes are primarily used against naval targets.
- 3Speed: Missiles can travel at supersonic speeds, while torpedoes travel at much slower speeds.
- 4Guidance: Missiles can be guided by various means, such as GPS or radar, while torpedoes are usually wire-guided or homing.
- 5Size: Missiles are generally larger than torpedoes and require more complex launching systems.
Remember this!
Missile and torpedo are both weapons that can be launched towards a target. However, the difference between them lies in their medium, target, speed, guidance, and size. Missiles are designed to be launched into the air and can be used against both land and air targets, while torpedoes are designed to be launched underwater and are primarily used against naval targets.
