Missiles

Rockets have stages to achieve the necessary velocity to escape Earth's gravity and reach space. Each stage is jettisoned once its fuel is depleted, making the rocket lighter and more efficient. This staging process allows the rocket to attain higher speeds and reach its desired orbit or destination.

A speeding missile, or any moving object, has momentum. Force was used to cause it to move in the first place. If this object strikes another object, it will then exert a force on the object that it strikes.

Missiles can be used to potentially deflect or break up an asteroid, rather than destroy it completely. The effectiveness of this method would depend on the size and composition of the asteroid. Efforts to develop technology for asteroid deflection are currently being researched.

Missiles don't generally "go around the earth." A missile is an object shot by someone at someone else.

If you're asking how long it might take for a missile to travel to a target -- e.g. from the former Soviet Union to the United States -- the answer is roughly half an hour. That estimate could go up or down, depending on source and target locations.

If you're asking how long it might take for a space vehicle to complete an orbit of the earth, that depends too on a number of variables. As an example, a vehicle at an altitude of 200 miles and traveling at 17,000 mph relative to the earth's surface would complete one orbit in about 98 minutes.

yes, Even a rifle bullet may travel faster than sound, but even then, it cannot reach escape velocity. Rockets seem to have beaten the escape velocity problem.

A space missile will travel more than 11.2 km/s, which is about 10 times the speed of a bullet. +/- [Sound velocity ~ 330m/s.]

The first body to leave the Earth was the Sputnik.

Heat is actually an acronym, properly written as HEAT, which stands for High Explosive Anti-Tank.

Its primary purpose is part of the name: HEAT projectiles are primarily designed for use against armored vehicles, with a secondary use against fortified structures. They are designed to penetrate large amounts of hard substances, and are particularly effective against steel alloys.

Possibly but it would have to be a very very powerful laser and the missile would still have to be in the boost phase of flight with plenty of fuel and oxidizer in its tanks (which would be what actually exploded).

Infrared waves are used in technological devices such as night vision goggles and heat-seeking missiles. These waves have longer wavelengths than visible light, allowing them to detect and measure heat signatures emitted by objects.

Missiles are often guided weapons designed to deliver a payload to a specific target, while rockets are vehicles or devices that propel themselves by ejecting exhaust gas. Missiles are typically used for military purposes, while rockets can be used for various applications, including space exploration and scientific research.

Missiles are guided weapons that are specifically designed to hit a target, while rockets can be used for various purposes such as space exploration or propulsion. Missiles usually have a warhead for destructive purposes, whereas rockets may not necessarily carry a warhead. Missiles are often faster and more maneuverable than rockets due to their targeted nature.

Missiles are guided weapons designed to deliver a payload to a specific target, while rockets are vehicles or devices that propel themselves through thrust. Missiles are typically equipped with guidance systems for precision targeting, while rockets may not have this capability. Additionally, missiles are often used for military purposes, while rockets can have various applications such as space exploration or transportation.

The mineral used in radar and guided missiles is called beryllium. Beryllium is lightweight and has high thermal stability, making it ideal for use in aerospace applications such as radar systems and missiles.

Missiles are guided, self-propelled weapons designed to deliver a payload to a specific target, while rockets are generally unguided vehicles used for propulsion or atmospheric research. Missiles usually carry warheads, while rockets are often used for space exploration or scientific research without the intention of delivering a payload.

Missiles are typically guided weapons designed to deliver a payload to a specific target, while rockets are primarily used for propulsion without the need for guidance systems. Missiles often have more sophisticated guidance systems and are used for military purposes, while rockets can be used for a variety of applications such as space exploration or launching satellites.

The US system you're referring to is known as the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also called "Star Wars." It was a proposed missile defense system that was never fully developed or deployed due to technical and financial challenges. While research and development on missile defense systems have continued, the specific concept of using satellites armed with lasers has not been realized on a large scale.

Various elements are used in making missiles, such as aluminum, titanium, and steel for the structural components, as well as specialized metals like beryllium for lightweight components and propulsion systems. Additionally, explosives like TNT and RDX are used for warheads.

Russia's SS-27 Makes Bush's

Missile Defense A Fantasy Missile Defense A Fantasy

Article By Charles Assisi By Charles Assisi

The Times of India The Times of India

1-15-2006

It was invented on November 2 (2005), a rather staid little story appeared on a ticker powered by Itar-Tass, a Russian News Agency. The tone was decidedly Russian---matter-of-fact and shorn of all hyperbole. It reported the test launch of a ballistic missile called the Topol RS 12 at 8:10 pm Moscow time. After taking off from the Kapustny Yar test range in the Astrakhan region, it hit the intended target at Balkhash in Kazakhstan at 8:34---24 minutes later. "The target was precisely hit," said the report, quoting a top-ranking official from the Russian armed forces.

Missiles can detonate through various methods, such as impact detonation upon striking a target, proximity detonation triggered by a sensor detecting the target's presence, or command detonation initiated by a remote operator. The specific detonation mechanism depends on the missile's design and intended use.

A ballistic chronograph works by measuring the time it takes for a projectile to travel between two sensor screens placed a known distance apart. By calculating the time it takes for the projectile to pass through both screens, the chronograph can determine the velocity of the projectile. This information helps shooters or hunters understand the performance of their firearms or ammunition.

Missiles can explode upon impact with a target due to the detonation of their warhead or payload. Explosives within the missile are usually triggered by a fuse or proximity sensor, resulting in a rapid release of energy that causes the explosion.

Yes. A tornado is not a solid object; it is mostly air. However, the violent winds would likely throw the missile off course.

Some researchers have attempted to fire instruments into tornadoes on missiles, but failed as the light missiles were tossed aside by the wind. It was suggested that a heavier missile would have better luck, but the researchers on the project could not get approval to use one.

Other than for research there would be little use in firing a missile into a tornado, as any explosive strong enough to possibly disrupt a tornado would only cause more damage.

Magnesium is used in airplanes and missiles because it is lightweight and has a high strength-to-weight ratio. This helps reduce the overall weight of the aircraft or missile, making it more fuel-efficient and improving performance. Additionally, magnesium has good heat dissipation properties, which can be beneficial in high-temperature environments experienced during flight.