CEP - Circular Error Probability

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The CEP is a term normally associated with ballistic missile systems but can be applied to any ground to ground or air to ground missile system.  The Circular Error Probability is a circular area around the target within which a warhead has 50% chance of landing. Obviously this concept is of little use unless a weapon is high yield or is carrying submuntions which cover a large area.

How to cite this article:Dugdale-Pointon, T. (3 May 2008), Concept; CEP Circular Error Probability, http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/concepts_circular_error_probability.html

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