A multiple intercontinental re-entry vehicle (MIRV) is a kind of ballistic missile that is capable of firing multiple war heads simultaneously at a single target. This kind of weapon is often more effective than a single warhead at hitting targets and can be used to stop the flight path of other ballistic missiles. The warheads attached to these missiles are often nuclear and very destructive.
"MIRV warheads on RSD-10 (SS-20) ballistic missile, National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C., July 25, 2008" by VargaA is licensed under CC BY-SA.
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