Missile Defence

Missiles can home in on the heat signature from jet engines. Dropping magnesium flares confuses the missile and leads it away. These pictures came from Pravda and show what happens.

A Head on view

 

This does not look so convincing.

 

The one behind could get hit.

 

This could do what it takes.

 

So could this one.

 

Environmental concerns? They come down the line.
 

 

This could really make Guy Fawkes' Night go well.

 

This would confuse that poor little brain in the rocket.

 

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Updated  on  Wednesday, 18 July 2012 18:38:36