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There is a maneuver called 'notching' which is turning perpendicular to an incoming radar guided missile to try to make a doppler radar lose lock. Often used in conjunction with diving to the deck in order to force the missile to spend energy moving through higher density air.

But that doesn't require any vectored thrust, 'supermanouverability' or such. In fact, you should make the turn smooth to conserve energy.



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