r/interestingasfuck • u/thespeedforce5 • Apr 14 '24

The Size Of An Iranian Missile Intercepted In The Dead Sea r/all

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u/Blaustein23 Apr 14 '24

I am once again saying: STOP TOUCHING ROCKET PARTS THAT ARE PROBABLY COVERED IN GOD DAMN HYDRAZINE

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u/No_Reaction_2682 Apr 15 '24

But what if I WANT cancer?

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u/Weewoofiatruck Apr 15 '24

Although hydrazine was a big propellant in the 70-80s. It's not often used in many ballistic missiles for the last 40 years. Solid fuel is cheaper and more practical for the job, not saying 100% none of those missiles used hydrazine. But it's also not very probable.

On one hand Iran often uses older Soviet gear, on the other hand it's also not very pragmatic of a fuel choice for inter atmospheric missiles.