Ballistic Missile Defense: Information on Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System

Abstract

The Ballistic Missile Defense Organization is developing the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system to counter theater ballistic missiles. In this report, we are providing information on (1) the expected cost, schedule, and acquisition quantities of THAAD; (2) the relationship envisioned for the capabilities of THAAD, Patriot Advanced Capability-Three (PAC-3), and a National Missile Defense system; (3) the relationship of range-to peak reentry velocity for ballistic missiles against which systems such as THAAD would defend; and (4) the ranges and types of ballistic missiles of developing countries.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA344890

Entities

People

  • J. K. Spencer
  • T. W. Gosling
  • W. C. Christian

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Altitude
  • Anti-Ballistic Missiles
  • Area Defense
  • Arms Control
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Foreign Relations
  • Ground Based
  • High Altitude
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • National Security
  • North Korea
  • Theater Ballistic Missiles
  • Theater Missile Defense
  • United States

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.