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• Parte frontal de um míssil, foguete ou torpedo que contém a carga explosiva, nuclear, química ou biológica. Também pode se referir à própria carga explosiva contida nessa parte.

The forward section of a guided missile, rocket, or torpedo that contains the explosive, nuclear, chemical, or biological payload.

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   The front section of a missile, rocket, or torpedo that contains the explosive, nuclear, chemical, or biological charge.

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   • The missile was equipped with a nuclear warhead.
   • Engineers designed a new warhead for the torpedo.
   • The warhead detonated upon impact with the target.

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