👉 Canvas Missiles, also known as "canister missiles," are a type of air-to-air missile system that uses a flexible, fabric-covered tube as its projectile. This tube, typically made of nylon or similar materials, is filled with a propellant and explosive charge. When fired, the missile accelerates through the air at high speed, guided by a combination of inertial and aerodynamic forces. Upon impact, the explosive charge detonates, creating a shockwave that destroys the target. Canvas Missiles are known for their stealth capabilities due to the lightweight and flexible nature of the missile's casing, making them difficult to detect by radar. They were primarily used by the Soviet Union during the Cold War and have since been adopted by several other nations for air defense purposes.
