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High Endoatmospheric Defense Interceptor (HEDI) was an atmospheric missile defense layer developed for the Strategic Defense Initiative, along with Exoatmospheric Reentry-vehicle Interceptor Subsystem. It consisted of a two-stage launch vehicle (booster) and an infrared homing kill vehicle with a conventional warhead.[1] Hughes Aircraft and Aerojet were contractors, and McDonnell Douglas was the system integrator.[1][2]
The HEDI aimed to employ ground-based missiles to intercept submarine-launched ballistic missiles and intercontinental ballistic missiles and operate in the high endoatmosphere region in order to destroy them.[1]
See also
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[edit]- ^ a b c "High Endoatmospheric Defense Interceptor (HEDI) Technology Testing Program Environmental Assessment (ADA210006)" (PDF). Defense Technical Information Center. Department of the Navy. 31 May 1989. pp. S-1-2, p.11. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "McDonnell Douglas HEDI". www.designation-systems.net. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
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