👉 The Burnt Mistles, officially known as the Sea-Sparrow Missiles (SSM), are a family of American Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBMs) designed for strategic deterrence. Developed in the 1970s, these missiles feature a solid-fuel rocket stage that burns out after delivering its warhead, leaving behind a burning, charred casing that resembles a burnt missile. The Burnt Mistles are launched from mobile mobile launchers, allowing them to be deployed rapidly and providing a flexible response capability. They have a range of approximately 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) and are equipped with advanced guidance systems to ensure accuracy. The missiles are part of the U.S. nuclear triad, alongside bombers and submarines, serving as a critical component of national security by deterring potential adversaries through their credible second-strike capability.
