Debunking Claims of Hypersonic Missile Intercepts: A Technical Analysis
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Summary
A critical analysis debunking media claims about hypersonic missile intercepts. The article argues that no maneuvering boost-glide hypersonic vehicle has ever been engaged in combat against a defended target, despite headlines claiming otherwise. It examines specific incidents (Kinzhal over Kyiv, Arrow-3 vs Iranian missiles, THAAD in Israel) and explains why these were not true hypersonic engagements, distinguishing between ballistic missiles on high-speed trajectories and actual hypersonic glide vehicles that maneuver unpredictably.
Key quotes
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Every 'hypersonic intercept' the press has reported in the last three years... The headline is wrong.
Patriot crews shot down a Kinzhal over Kyiv on the night of May 4, 2023.
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