nose cone

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The forwardmost part of an aircraft, rocket or missile; it is shaped to minimise aerodynamic resistance
The cone-shaped leading end of a rocket vehicle, consisting (a) of a chamber or chambers in which a satellite, instruments, animals, plants, or auxiliary equipment may be carried, and (b) of an outer surface built to withstand high temperatures generated by aerodynamic heating
The forwardmost, usually separable section of a rocket or guided missile that is shaped to offer minimum aerodynamic resistance and often bears protective cladding against heat
The foremost surface of a model rocket, generally tapered in shape to reduce drag, usually made of balsa or plastic
front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere
Another term for front nose
nosecone
Alternative spelling of nose cone
nosecone
the pointed front part of an aircraft, missile, or rocket
nosecone
{i} warhead; front section of a rocket
nose cone
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