Shock Wave Ballistic Missile

The Shock Wave Ballistic Missile (衝撃波弾道ミサイル Shōgekiha dandō misairu, acronym SWBM) is a type of long-range missile designed by Leasath. It was utilized during the Aurelian War as the main weapon of the airborne fortress Gleipnir.

Design
The Shock Wave Ballistic Missile is a type of modified ballistic missile, hence its name, which carries a small, disposable cyclotron accelerator, akin to the one used by the Gleipnir's other main weapon, the Shock Cannon. The SWBM carries a type of meson "fuel", which is dispersed by the missile upon reaching a target. When the missile impact occurs, the fuel ignites, causing a massive energy explosion. The shockwave spreads in a horizontal motion, destroying any aircraft flying at relatively high altitudes. However, as a result of air pressure differences, the blast wave will not have any effect at low altitudes.

A smaller version of the missile was later designed to be utilized by some aircraft.