LKJ86
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As indicated in subtitles it was a YJ-83 target missile for testing HQ-10 SAM intercepts. I guess for some unknown reason the rocket booster detached from the missile earlier than expected. The remaining fuel drove the rocket booster into a vertical climb and then turned horizontal randomly until all the fuel ran out. The missile was actually flying in desired direction with its turbo jet engine but looked invisible in the clip as the video's graphic resolution and contrast are too low.Any idea what missile this is?
Any idea what missile this is?
Some netizen asked similar question as yours about the JY-83, which was explained that such large-angle manoeuvre right after launch is intended to avoid the launch position being tracked by radar.Interpretation of the booster as some sort of super maneuverable missile is pretty cringe. Why would it be maneuvering right after takeoff?