How does THAAD achieve interception, and what type of kill mechanism is used?

• A. THAAD uses a ballistic warhead to detonate near the target.
• B. THAAD relies on electronic jamming to disable the target's guidance.
• C. THAAD uses a kinetic hit-to-kill interceptor that collides with the target; there is no explosive warhead in standard THAAD engagements.
• D. THAAD uses a chemical reactive warhead to engulf the target.

Answer: (C)