Which kill mechanism is associated with PAC-2?

Which kill mechanism is associated with PAC-2?

• A. Hit-to-kill
• B. Proximity fuse
• C. Fragmentation
• D. Blast fragmentation

Answer: (D)

PAC-2 defeats targets with a blast-fragmentation approach. The interceptor carries a high-explosive warhead that detonates near the incoming missile, spray­ing a wide field of high-velocity fragments to damage or destroy the warhead. The proximity fuse helps time the detonation, but the essential kill mechanism is the explosive blast that creates fragments. This differs from hit-to-kill methods used by newer systems, which rely on direct kinetic impact rather than fragmentation.

PAC-2 defeats targets with a blast-fragmentation approach. The interceptor carries a high-explosive warhead that detonates near the incoming missile, spray­ing a wide field of high-velocity fragments to damage or destroy the warhead. The proximity fuse helps time the detonation, but the essential kill mechanism is the explosive blast that creates fragments. This differs from hit-to-kill methods used by newer systems, which rely on direct kinetic impact rather than fragmentation.