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n. - Goods carried by a large vehicle; The front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents.

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  • Possible increase in payload of 15 - 20,000 pounds.
  • Slowing climbing to altitude using aerodynamic lift while its payload is very heavy.
  • The customized malware payload is innocuous looking, low profile, and usually avoids typical malware giveaways.
  • Of course they operate in different speed regimes, but the bike plus its payload is very light compared to the car plus its payload.
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