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What Are Hypersonic Missiles? Why are they viewed as game-changers in modern warfare?

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Category: Science and Technology (GS -III),

Test Date: 19 Nov 2024

Approach

  • Define Hypersonic Missiles: Weapons that travel at speeds greater than Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound).
    • Mention the two main types: Hypersonic Cruise Missiles and Boost-Glide Vehicles
  • How Hypersonic Missiles Work
    • Explain the basic principle: Hypersonic missiles utilize aerodynamic lift or scramjet propulsion to travel at high speeds, making them different from traditional ballistic missiles that follow predictable, parabolic trajectories.
    • Highlight that they can maneuver in-flight, unlike ballistic missiles, which are limited to a fixed trajectory.
  • Game-Changing Aspects in Modern Warfare: Speed and Evasion; Manoeuvrability; Reduced Reaction Time; Strategic Significance
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