1775, "pertaining to thrown objects," ultimately from Greek ballein "to throw" (see ballistics). Of rockets or missiles (ones that are guided while under propulsion, but fall freel [..]

refers to a movement (or part of a movement) in which the motion, once initiated, is not altered by any feedback-based corrections, and continues regardless. The term ballistic is sometimes also used, [..]

Involves high velocity projectiles. Ballistic eyewear

(adj) relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity

The Science of studying projectiles in Motion, Ballistics, being applied to law. Ballistics on firearm projectiles, such as bullets, include the study of what happens inside the Weapon, during the fli [..]

Coefficient a number that describes the ability of a projectile to retain its velocity when passing through air.

Something with the aerodynamic qualities of a rock,i. e. out of control. Never used to describe F-16 BFM.