interceptor
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- n a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft
- Sometimes the old mains break, as recently happened on the Big Creek interceptor line.
- As the interceptor and mock warhead travel to within 500 miles of each other, the interceptor should pick up the warhead, along with the decoy balloon and launch container.
- The crew launching the interceptor will even get to listen in on the countdown of the warhead's rocket as it takes place.