Ballistic Missiles Classes and Range
Ballistic Missiles are classified into the following categories:
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Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM):
1,000 - 3,000 km
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Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM):
3,000 - 5,000 km
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Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM):
>5,550 km
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Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM):
Any ballistic missile launched from a submarine, regardless of maximum range
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Space Launch Vehicle (SLV):
Used to deliver a payload to orbit