ABM Thread

Just a thread for discussing the fascinating world of ABMs.

I’ll start with a weird one that I never even knew existed.

Possibly the fastest accelerating missile ever.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprint_(missile)

Manufacturer Martin Marietta
First stage Hercules X-265
2,900 kN (650,000 lbf)
Second stage Hercules X-271
Length 8.20 m overall
Diameter 1.35 m
Mass 3500 kg
Range 40 km
Ceiling 30 km
Max speed >Mach 10 (7,500 mph)
Guidance system Radio Command
Warhead W66 nuclear low kt,
enhanced radiation
Introduction date: IOC:1972