trajectory; line of fire
Refers to the path of a projectile, such as a bullet or missile. Common in military, forensic, and sports contexts.
They analyzed the trajectory and identified the firing point.
The trajectory of the pitcher's throw was low.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun-modifying (irregular)
ballistic
Used attributively in compounds like 弾道ミサイル (ballistic missile) or 弾道学 (ballistics).
That country conducted a ballistic missile launch test.
The launched fireworks traced a beautiful trajectory.
The researchers calculated the missile's trajectory.
The trajectory became erratic because of the strong wind.
The bullet deviated from its planned trajectory and missed the target.
ballistic missile defense