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    $\begingroup$ Why is this being downvoted? $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 6, 2016 at 2:53
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    $\begingroup$ I didn't downvote this but the answer seems pretty enigmatic to me. What does it mean destroys it? Does the interceptor#1 explode in proximity to nuke#1 or maybe it just rams it? Where does the ionization comes from? What is Ionized, air or some other material that got out during collision? Why wouldn't we see both nuke#1 and nuke#2 and intercept them at the same time? In my opinion the answer as it is now needs improvement. $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 6, 2016 at 8:52
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    $\begingroup$ I believe I understand what this answer is suggesting: that: (a) you can successfully prevent the first inbound nuke from getting through, but (b) the air explosion from your own interceptor nuke would create a lot of ionizing radiation and charged particles in the air that would result in a rather large radar blind spot, greatly hindering your targeting efforts to shoot down further inbound nukes. At least, I think that's what Loren is saying. Loren, your answer would probably be better if you fleshed it out a bit more, adding more explanation. $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 6, 2016 at 9:27
  • $\begingroup$ @wingleader This answer does not currently have any downvotes. $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 6, 2016 at 11:14
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    $\begingroup$ I think Loren's post is pretty clear. The enemy uses a tactic that renders defensive radars ineffective and drops the 2nd warhead right down the pipe. $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 7, 2016 at 0:38