Gorgon (missile)

Gorgon (missile)

Gorgon has been used more than once in naming a missile:

* The American Gorgon was an aerial ram or air-to-air missile powered by a turbojet engine developed by the U.S. during World War II.

* A Russian anti-ballistic missile in service with the Moscow area A-135 anti-ballistic missile system.


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