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Re:DARPA Wants Millions to Design an Unmanned 'Flying Gun' U... by neltnerb on Tuesday February 18, 2020 @08:01PM (#22362107)
And is what distinguishes it from a drone the type of flight?

i.e. rocket plus some fins vs wings?

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Re:DARPA Wants Millions to Design an Unmanned 'Flying Gun' U... by taneq on Tuesday February 18, 2020 @08:11PM (#22362177)
A missile is something that flies through the air with the intention of hitting and damaging a target. The exact mechanism of propulsion is orthogonal to the purpose. A stone from a sling is a missile, as is a pulse-jet-powered drone packed with explosives, as is a quadcopter with a kilo of C4 strapped to it.
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