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Possibly. A version of the Nike missile in the 1960s and some other systems later were designed with the intention of doing this. However it is a problem analogous to trying to shoot down a bullet shot from a gun to prevent it from hitting its target, however the reentry velocities are much higher than bullet velocities.
The most promising idea considered for this (avoiding a nuclear warhead to intercept the nuclear warhead and destroy it) uses a method called kinetic kill where the missile carried a precision guided solid metal rod 20 to 30 feet long that collides directly into the target nuclear warhead. This requires a high velocity missile and highly miniaturized computers and thrusters on the metal rod. Only preliminary tests under somewhat unrealistic conditions have been tried (e.g. the target is carrying a RADAR transponder to help guide the metal rod to collision).
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Which country developed a missile warhead with nuclear warhead and nuclear capabilities named 'Red Snow'?
Red Snow was developed by the United Kingdom.
Is the atomic bomb the same thing as the nuclear missile?
No, they are not the same thing. An atomic bomb is a type of nuclear weapon that releases a large amount of energy through nuclear fission or fusion reactions. A nuclear missile, on the other hand, is a missile system that is capable of delivering a nuclear warhead to a target.
What is a nuclear war head?
A nuclear warhead is a nuclear bomb designed and optimized to be carried by some kind of missile.
Can nuclear weapon explode if nuclear tipped missile is intercepted in air by the anti ballistic missile?
No, a nuclear weapon will not explode if a nuclear-tipped missile is intercepted in the air by an anti-ballistic missile. The detonation process of a nuclear weapon requires specific conditions and triggers that are not present in a scenario where the missile is intercepted in the air.
Which is indias longest range missile?
Agni-5 7500km & with nuclear warhead it would be 5500 km
How does a nuclear missile work?
A nuclear missile contains a nuclear warhead that uses either fission or fusion reactions to create a powerful explosion. The missile is launched toward a target, and upon reaching its destination, the warhead detonates and releases a large amount of destructive energy in the form of a nuclear explosion.
What is a submarine missile called?
In the American submarine force their are two types of missiles: 1. Tomahawk® Land Attack Missile (TLAM) 2. Sea-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) A multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) warhead is what is deployed on a SLBM. The TLAM can carry a conventional warhead or a single nuclear warhead.
Are nuclear missiles explosive?
Nuclear missiles utilize nuclear reactions to produce explosive energy, so they are inherently explosive. The explosive power of a nuclear missile is derived from the release of energy during a nuclear detonation.
What is a nuclear missile made of?
A standard chemical rocket, same as used to launch satellites, with a nuclear warhead in its nose cone, instead of a satellite. Simple isn't it?
British nuclear weapons?
The United Kingdom has around 160 active nuclear warheads. Their arsenal is Trident-missile based, but using a british warhead design.
What is the size of a typical nuclear warhead on an ICBM?
A typical nuclear warhead on an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) ranges from 100-500 kilotons, with size depending on the specific weapon design and payload capacity of the missile. The warheads are compact to fit on the missile while still delivering a devastating amount of explosive power.
What is a Submariner called?
In the American submarine force their are two types of missiles: 1. Tomahawk® Land Attack Missile (TLAM) 2. Sea-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) A multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) warhead is what is deployed on a SLBM. The TLAM can carry a conventional warhead or a single nuclear warhead.
