Deadly Weapons of These 10 Fighter Jets - The 7th One's Power Will Shock You

7. F-15EX's Hypersonic Strike Missile

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The radical hypersonic strike missile of the F-15EX marks a paradigm change in aerial warfare capacity. With speeds much above Mach 5, this innovative weapon system practically cannot be intercepted with current air defence systems. Although the tremendous speeds required in the missile's precision guidance system guarantees exact target engagement, its clever scramjet propulsion system maintains hypersonic velocity throughout its attack profile. While its precise trajectory control lets for erratic flight paths that challenge enemy air defences, the weapon's innovative thermal management system shields delicate electronics from the extreme heat produced during hypersonic flight. Although the missile's improved warhead design multiplies its efficacy against both soft and hardened targets, its deadly kinetic energy alone offers great destructive potential. Most amazingly, the artificial intelligence-driven guiding system of the weapon may independently change its flying course to evade defensive systems while preserving exact target tracking.