throw weight

/θroʊ weɪt/
noun
  1. The weight of a projectile or payload that a missile or rocket can deliver to a target.
    • Throw-weight is a key factor in the effectiveness of long-range weapons.
    • Engineers worked to increase the rocket's throw-weight for heavier satellites.
    • The new missile has a throw-weight of over 1,000 kilograms.
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