kinetic energy weapon

A kinetic energy weapon is a projectile weapon based solely on a projectile's kinetic energy to inflict damage to a target, instead of using any explosive, incendiary, chemical or radiological payload. All kinetic weapons work by attaining a high flight speed – generally supersonic or even up to hypervelocity – and collide with their targets, converting their kinetic energy and relative impulse into destructive shock waves, heat and cavitation. In kinetic weapons with unpowered flight, the muzzle velocity or launch velocity often determines the effective range and potential damage of the kinetic projectile.

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kinetic energy warhead; kinetic kill vehicle; kinetic projectile; kinetic warhead; kinetic weapon
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cannonball, concrete bomb, weapon, weapon type, 

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
class	weapon		cannonball	kinetic energy weapon, spherical body, ammunition	Wikidata
class	weapon		concrete bomb	kinetic energy weapon, aerial bomb	Wikidata