The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system #thaad

The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system is designed to intercept and destroy short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase (descent or reentry). It uses a hit-to-kill approach, meaning it relies on the kinetic energy of the interceptor missile to destroy the incoming threat. Here\'s how the THAAD system works: * Detection: The system uses an AN/TPY-2 radar to detect and track incoming ballistic missiles. This radar can detect missiles at ranges of up to 2,000 kilometers. * Engagement: Once a target is identified, the THAAD system calculates the intercept point and launches an interceptor missile. The interceptor missile is equipped with a solid-fuel rocket motor and a hit-to-kill kill vehicle. * Intercept: The interceptor missile intercepts the incoming ballistic missile in its terminal phase, either inside or outside the atmosphere. The kill vehicle uses its kinetic energy to destroy the targe