rocket-propelled

Adjective

Meaning

propelled by (or as if propelled by) a rocket engine

Alternative names

rocket propelled

Synonyms

Examples

Two U. S. Marine skeletons guarded the doors. They grinned down at us, rocket-propelled grenade launchers held across their chests. "You know," Grover mumbled, "I bet Hades doesn't have trouble with door-to-door salesman. Rick Riordan

Additionally, two AK47 rifles, seven AK47 rifle magazines loaded with 210 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one Rocket-propelled Gun Tube, one Rocket-propelled Gun bomb, a herd of cattle and sheep were recovered from the bandits.” Source: Internet

Armor upgrades include reactive armor on the sides of the tank and slat armor (similar to that on the Stryker ) on the rear to protect against rocket-propelled grenades and other shaped charge warheads. Source: Internet

A rocket-propelled grenade then hit the helicopter, destroying the right engine and forcing it to crash land. Source: Internet

Komet test pilot Rudolf "Rudi" Opitz was on hand for the dedication of the aircraft and discussed his experiences of flying the rocket-propelled fighter to a standing room only crowd. Source: Internet

New York: Basic Books, Perseus Books Group, page 2. A record from 1264 states that a rocket-propelled firework went off near the Empress Dowager Gong Sheng and startled her during a feast held in her honor by her son Emperor Lizong of Song (r. 1224–1264). Source: Internet

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