Brief Summary
This video depicts the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system intercepting an Iranian ballistic missile above Israel. The interception occurs outside the Earth's atmosphere, showcasing the energy dissipation from the hypersonic collision. THAAD uses kinetic force to destroy warheads at ranges of 150-200 km and altitudes up to 150 km.
- THAAD intercepts a ballistic missile outside the Earth's atmosphere.
- The system uses kinetic energy to destroy targets.
- THAAD's range is 150-200 km, with an altitude of up to 150 km.
THAAD Intercepts Ballistic Missile
The video opens with a scene illustrating the interception of an Iranian ballistic missile by the THAAD system over Israel. This interception takes place beyond the Earth's atmosphere. Given the hypersonic speeds of both the interceptor and the warhead, the visual effect demonstrates the dissipation of energy upon impact. The THAAD system neutralises the target warhead through kinetic force alone, without the use of explosives. It is capable of intercepting targets at distances between 150 and 200 km, and at altitudes reaching up to 150 km.
