An air-launched ballistic missile is a ballistic missile that is launched from an aircraft. An ALBM allows the launch aircraft to stand off at long distances from its target, keeping it well outside t
GAM-87 Skybolt
AGM-183 ARRW under the wing of a B-52
Air Mobile Feasibility demonstration, 24 October 1974
USAF concept art of a "Cruise Missile Carrying Aircraft" (CMCA) launching air-launched ballistic missiles or cruise missiles, possibly Longbow missiles[AI upscaled image]
DF-21
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Originally developed as a strategic weapon, the DF-21's later variants were designed for both nuclear and conventional missions. It is thought to be able to carry a high explosive, submunition for tac
DF-21 and transporter erector launcher vehicle at the Beijing Military Museum.
The DF-21D missile as seen after the military parade on September 3, 2015.
Range of various Chinese missiles (2007); DF-21 A/B range in red.