The term nose cone is used to refer to the forwardmost section of a rocket, guided missile or aircraft. The cone is shaped to offer minimum aerodynamic resistance. Nose cones are also designed for travel in and under water and in high speed land vehicles.
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“Had Cleopatra’s nose been shorter, the whole face of the world would have changed.”
—Blaise Pascal (1623–1662)