👉 Dated missiles, often referred to as older or legacy systems, are weapons that were developed and deployed during the Cold War era, primarily between the United States and the Soviet Union. These missiles typically feature older technology, such as solid-fuel rockets or early liquid-fuel systems, and are often less accurate and have shorter ranges compared to modern systems. They were designed for specific military roles, such as ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads, and are still in use by some countries today. However, their outdated design makes them less effective against advanced countermeasures and modern missile defense systems, necessitating ongoing modernization efforts to maintain their operational capability.