A rocket may be defined as a self-propelled projectile. Unlike guided missiles, rockets cannot be controlled in flight. Rockets range in diameter from 37 millimeters to over 380 millimeters. They can range in length from 1 foot to over 9 feet. There is no standard shape or size to rockets, as you can see in Figure 2-26 .
All rockets consist of a warhead section, a motor section, and a fuze.
See Figure 2-27 . They are stabilized in flight by fins, or canted nozzles, that are attached to the motor. The warhead is the portion of the rocket that produces the desired effect. It can be filled with explosives, toxic chemicals, WP, submunitions, CS, or illumination flares. The motor propels the rocket to the target.