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Submarine-launched missile
A submarine-launched missile (SM) is missile fired from a submarine.
Some SMs are placed within launch capsules and can be fired through the submarine's torpedo tubes. These missiles are initially propelled by a solid propellant motor[?] and once clear of the water (and the launch capsule) they then ignite the boost motor[?].
See also Submarine launched ballistic missile.
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