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About THAAD:
1. THAAD is name given to – Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System. 2. Anti-missile attack system developed by the USA.
About Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) The THAAD (or Theatre High Altitude Area Defense) missile system is intended to intercept short- and medium range ballistic missiles. THAAD is a part of a three-layer missile defense network. The first line of defense comes from AEGIS missiles, designed to knock-out ballistic missiles in space. If that fails THAAD intercepts the missile just as it re-enters the atmosphere. The final layer of defense is the short-range Patriot PAC-3 missile. Testing of the new missile began in 1994. The first successful missile intercept was conducted in 1999. The THAAD missile has an estimated range of 150-200 km. It can reach an altitude of 25 km. During the first seconds after being launched the missile spectacularly rotates spirally and then goes to meet the enemy. By rotating spirally the missile gains kinetic energy which is absolutely necessary to hit the target. Because of its small size the Patriot launcher vehicle can carry up to 16 THAAD interceptor missiles. THAAD battery consists of four main components:
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