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How missiles work?
To answer your question, we have to know what sort of missiles you are talking about. In a nutshell, the missile has it's warhead (also known as a "payload"), it's homing device (depending on whether it is active, passive, or semi-active), it's computer (used to determine when it will explode and if it is a directionally charged warhead, at what angle it will detonate), it's fuel, and synchro's and servo's for it's "wings". In a passive missile, the missile relies on reflected RF (radio frequencies) from a third party source off of the target which gets reflected to the missile. From the reflection of the RF off of the target, the missile knows where the target is and it's computer will adjust it's fins (wings) to accommodate it's flight path. In an active missile, the missile uses it's own RF emitted from the nose cone to locate that target. Think of it as a dolphin trying to find fish in the ocean. It's like sonar, on crack. Some missiles have "point detonation" while others have various other forms. The most common for anti-ship missiles and "bunker busters" is a delayed detonation. This allows the missile time to go through any barriers and detonate from the inside out. That is why they are so effective. For anti-aircraft missiles, they are usually "shaped directional" warheads which means that once the missile is within a certain proximity of the aircraft, the computer directs its charge in the direction of the aircraft. So, if the missile is on a flight path to fly underneath the aircraft, it will detonate its warhead upwards. Shaped means that the actual explosion has a deliberate shape to it, usually in a cone form, with the cone expanding towards the target. Missiles of this nature rely on shrapnel damage as opposed to the concussive blast generated by the warhead itself. I hope that answers your question.
Can nuclear weapon explode if nuclear tipped missile is intercepted in air by the anti ballistic missile?
Maybe. If ABM was nuclear itself, it will probably cause fratricide in the warhead causing it to dud. If ABM is conventional it might detonate conventional explosives in warhead. Whether this produces yield or not depends on how safe the warhead was designed against one point detonation nuclear yield.
Can a nuclear reactor detonate the way a nuclear bomb can?
No
What word means blow up or cause to explode?
Detonate
What is a synonym for the word explode?
blow, burst, detonate, pop, demolish
How missile blast when it is closer to the target?
The warhead in some missiles is configured with a proximity fuse which is designed to detonate the payload when the missile reaches a preset distance from the target.
How does a missile explod?
A smaller missile will usually detonate by means of an electrical impulse sent by a contact device, while larger cruise missiles and nuclear devices often contain sensing devices that are programmed to detonate when they are at a certain distance from the target. Tiny devices such as mortar shells and RPG rounds usually have blasting caps that are impact sensitive.
Can a nuclear weapon explode if a nuclear tipped missile is intercepted in the air by an anti ballistic missile?
Under normal circumstances no. Nukes need a smaller pre-explosion that starts the nuclear reaction, which would not happen if it were intercepted. Its possible that it could be armed so it goes off if intercepted. It should be noted that if intercepted there is still fissionable martial from the missile so if it lands on a populated area it could still be as lethal as if it went off normally. The missile will not explode by being intercepted - Anti-ballistic and Anti-Missile Interceptors target the fuel at the midsection, which is most likely not going to detonate the Warhead's High-Explosive detonator cap, and might not explode at all (fuel-wise). HOWEVER, the missile will turn into a gravity bomb, and if it lands on the detonator cap or with significant force, it will detonate. This is why technologies such as the Boeing YAL-1 Airborne Laser (ABL) are designed to drop the enemy missile over enemy territory. It is important to note that gun-activated nuclear weapons which shoot one core of fission material at another, will not detonate in this circumstance unless the detonator cap activates the gun.
A sentence for detonate?
The small device was used to detonate the mining charges.
How do you use the word 'detonate' in a sentence?
I am willing to detonate this structure for a fair price.
How missiles work?
To answer your question, we have to know what sort of missiles you are talking about. In a nutshell, the missile has it's warhead (also known as a "payload"), it's homing device (depending on whether it is active, passive, or semi-active), it's computer (used to determine when it will explode and if it is a directionally charged warhead, at what angle it will detonate), it's fuel, and synchro's and servo's for it's "wings". In a passive missile, the missile relies on reflected RF (radio frequencies) from a third party source off of the target which gets reflected to the missile. From the reflection of the RF off of the target, the missile knows where the target is and it's computer will adjust it's fins (wings) to accommodate it's flight path. In an active missile, the missile uses it's own RF emitted from the nose cone to locate that target. Think of it as a dolphin trying to find fish in the ocean. It's like sonar, on crack. Some missiles have "point detonation" while others have various other forms. The most common for anti-ship missiles and "bunker busters" is a delayed detonation. This allows the missile time to go through any barriers and detonate from the inside out. That is why they are so effective. For anti-aircraft missiles, they are usually "shaped directional" warheads which means that once the missile is within a certain proximity of the aircraft, the computer directs its charge in the direction of the aircraft. So, if the missile is on a flight path to fly underneath the aircraft, it will detonate its warhead upwards. Shaped means that the actual explosion has a deliberate shape to it, usually in a cone form, with the cone expanding towards the target. Missiles of this nature rely on shrapnel damage as opposed to the concussive blast generated by the warhead itself. I hope that answers your question.
Can nuclear weapon explode if nuclear tipped missile is intercepted in air by the anti ballistic missile?
Maybe. If ABM was nuclear itself, it will probably cause fratricide in the warhead causing it to dud. If ABM is conventional it might detonate conventional explosives in warhead. Whether this produces yield or not depends on how safe the warhead was designed against one point detonation nuclear yield.
What is the noun form of the verb detonate?
The noun forms of the verb to detonate are detonator, detonation, and the gerund, detonating.
What is a secondary high explosive?
One that will not reliably detonate from heat/flame, but requires the energy of a donor explosive to detonate.
What is secondary high explosives?
One that will not reliably detonate from heat/flame, but requires the energy of a donor explosive to detonate.
How do you do crush the castle 2 air burst?
step 1 get a DETONATE bomb. step 2 DETONATE it when it is in the air.
Can you give a sentence using the word detonate?
He lit the fuse and then ran as far as he could before the explosive could detonate.
