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The HE warheads in conventional missiles are readily set off by impact or damage. The nuclear chain reaction in a fission warhead requires precisely timed deto
by wffurr 4y ago
The HE warheads in conventional missiles are readily set off by impact or damage. The nuclear chain reaction in a fission warhead requires precisely timed detonation of shaped charges all around the nuclear pit; which is highly unlikely to happen in an uncontrolled fashion from damage.
- hkpack 4y agoWe don't know how warheads are configured. It is possible that detonating over enemy territory is still better than just falling down. So the sequence may be started if the rocket 1) knows that it is close to the enemy territory. 2) it senses damage.