manoeuvrable
- a word derived from manoeuvre.
Example Sentences
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For a missile to be classed as truly "hypersonic" in military terms, it needs to be manoeuvrable in flight.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025
But it's hard to hit them as they are so small and manoeuvrable.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024
The ministry said its "primary goal" is to improve asymmetric defence combat power by improving its long-range, precision, unmanned, manoeuvrable and artificial intelligence capabilities.
From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2023
Like the Iskander, North Korea's latest missiles - including "hypersonic" weapons tested in January - are designed to be faster and more manoeuvrable than older weapons, enabling them to potentially evade missile defences.
From Reuters • Feb. 28, 2022
Launched by a ballistic booster rocket, Avangard uses "glide" technology - it is said to be more manoeuvrable and lower-flying than Cold War-era missiles, making it harder to shoot down.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2021
