THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) is an advanced missile defense system developed by the United States.
THAAD missile system latest news
During the 12-day conflict, in which Israel and the United States attacked nuclear facilities, the United States used a total of 15 to 20 percent of the country’s THAAD missile systems to strengthen its defenses against Iranian air strikes.
About THAAD missile system
THAAD (Terminal high-altitude area defense) It is an advanced missile defense system developed by. US to Intercept and destroy short-range, medium-range, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal stages. (final stage of flight).
It was developed by the United States following the experience of Iraq’s Scud missile attacks during the 1991 Gulf War.
it is Key elements of US ballistic missile defense (BMD).
it is The only US system capable of intercepting internal targets (in the atmosphere) and outside (Outside the atmosphere)atmosphere. Features: Each THAAD battery It consists of 5 parts: 48 interceptor missilesinstalled on 6 trucks launcher, radar, command and control platform, and 95 soldier.
of THAAD missile The length is 6.17 meters, Single stage solid fuel rocket motor With thrust vectoring.
There is No warhead Regarding missiles, Destroy the target with the force of the impact.
Launch weight is 900kg.
THAAD radar is X band radar, of The world’s largest ground/air transportable X-band radar. Radar has the following functions Obtain a missile threat with a maximum range of 1,000km.
Target object data and predicted intercept points are downloaded to the missile before launch. Updated target and interception data is also transmitted to the missile in flight.
THAAD missiles can destroy air targets It has a range of 150-200 km and a maximum altitude of 150 km.
Interoperable with other ballistic missile defense (BMD) systems.
sauce: NDTV
Frequently asked questions about THAAD missile system
Q1. What types of missiles is the THAAD missile system primarily designed to intercept?+
Q2. In which conflict was THAAD developed by the United States?+
Q3. What makes THAAD unique among U.S. missile defense systems?+
Q4. What is the approximate range at which THAAD radar can detect missile threats?+
Q5. What is the maximum altitude at which THAAD can intercept a target?+
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