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Ballistic Missiles can have conventional or nuclear warheads. Iraq's Scud missiles during the Gulf War is a good example of a cheap conventional BM.
Ballistic Missiles are launched from a land or sea based launcher into a sub-orbital trajectory towards its intended target. Many nuclear BM's are MIRV'ed - Multiple Independent Re-Entry Vehicles, or multiple warheads. As the warhead descends from its apex, the MIRV's are separated and head for their independent targets. This can be done with conventional weapons as well.
A lot of development into ABM weapons has had a lot of success - Boeing recently tested its Airborne Laser system, which uses a tracking, targeting and destruction laser to kill BM's in its boost phase where it's most vulnerable, though it can conceivably nail warheads as well (Google it and you can watch the video). It uses radar tracking from land, sea and orbital sources to track targets, and is mounted on a 747. The Air Force also has successfully tested an ABM interception missile.
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How far and fast can nukes travel?
Nuclear missiles can travel intercontinental distances, with ranges varying based on the specific type and design of the missile. In terms of speed, nuclear missiles can travel at speeds of several kilometers per second, depending on the missile's propulsion system.
What does the word ballistic mean and how do you use it?
ballistic: crazy, uncontrolled " BALLISTIC person"= "crazy person" Ballistic has a specific technical meaning. It refers to the flight, behaviour and terminal effect of projectiles that are unguided. The study of this is known as ballistics. An example sentence might be "A bullet fired from a gun behaves as a ballistic projectile".
What devices were developed to deliver powerful nuclear weapons?
The intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was the eventual method developed to deliver nuclear weapons. The variants IRBM (intermediate range ballistic missile) and SLBM (submarine launched ballistic missile) are currently used, along with cruise missiles. However, some weapons are still carried by jet bombers in the USAF's Air Force Global Strike Command (formerly Strategic Air Command).
How does ballistic refer to projectile motion?
The term ballistic refers to the trajectory or path taken by a projectile. Normally it refers to that part of a projectiles flight that is unpowered and unguided except by the forces of gravity and (if applicable) air resistance.
How far can nuclear missile travel?
Nuclear missiles can travel thousands of kilometers, with some intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of reaching targets on the other side of the world. The exact range depends on the specific missile and its design.
Why can't nukes fit on missiles?
Some nuclear weapons can be fitted to missiles. In the case of an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) a nuclear weapon can be outfitted so that it can reach distant points on the globe.
What method(s) are used to deliver chemical warfare agents?
D. Theater Ballistic Missiles (TBM)
Which method are used to deliver chemical warfare agents?
Theater Ballistic Missiles (TBM)
Can nukes destroy missiles?
Yes they can destroy missiles.
What distance can Intercontinental Ballistic Missile travel?
Ballistic missiles can reach up to 5000km Ballistic missiles can reach up to 5000km
Can nukes be stopped by a missile?
Yes but not easy. But the truth is if nukes are already in space there is no way that missiles can stop nukes.
Were ballistic missiles used in World War 1?
No
What is the need for ballistic missiles or atomic weapons?
Pure aggression/threat. There is far more risk to the human race from atomic weapons/ballistic missiles than potential benefit.
The first rockets that led to the development of ballistic missiles were used by?
Germany
What is some weapons in the civil war?
Muskets, swords pistols knives and long range ballistic missiles ( kidding about the missiles)
Can nukes travel all over the whole entire World?
The answer is yes, some nukes can travel all over the World and can travel really far. The most modern nuclear weapon delivery systems, the intercontinental and submarine-launched ballistic missiles, can plausibly deliver a weapon anywhere in the world. A nuke cannot, however, fly around like a jet.
What is used to deliver chemical warfare agents?
Theater Ballistic Missiles (TBM)
