What happens if a missile accidentally goes astray?
The use of missiles has increased rapidly in modern wars. This is the reason why every country in the world is manufacturing more and more dangerous missiles, even missiles that travel faster than the speed of sound. Many countries have such missiles that can destroy an enemy sitting thousands of kilometers away in the blink of an eye.
Have you ever thought what will happen if a missile accidentally goes astray? Can the missile be turned towards the right target again? Can the missile be destroyed mid-air? Let's know the answers to these questions...
How do missiles reach the target?
You must have seen that when a missile is fired from somewhere, it blasts directly on its target. Have you ever wondered how missiles reach the target? Actually, this happens due to the sensors and navigation systems installed in the missiles, with the help of which the missile makes its travel path and moves towards the target while following it and hits the target.
If the missile goes astray
You will be surprised to know that many times missiles go astray, causing great damage. On march 9, 2022, India's Brahmos hypersonic cruise missile went astray and accidentally fell in Pakistani territory. This missile was fired from Sirsa area of Haryana, which was going towards Mahajan Field Range in Rajasthan, however, after going astray, the missile entered Pakistani airspace. This missile fired from india fell 124 kilometers inside pakistan in the city of Channu Miyan. After this incident, a court of inquiry was held, in which three air Force officers were dismissed, including the Group Captain.
There can be big loss
Missiles going astray can cause big damage. This not only creates a threat to the airspace on the route on which the missile strays, but if the missile falls in a populated area, it can cause great loss of life and property. On the other hand, if a missile accidentally goes towards an enemy country and causes any damage to that country, a war-like situation can also arise.
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