Talk:Self-destruct

Not fiction

This is not fictional technology, is it? Since it does exist.

It doesnt mention for the 'comic' / 'mad scientist' part of the article that the button often is red. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.112.91.64 (talk) 16:01, 6 November 2005 (UTC)

Sea Strainer

When the Germans tried to scuttle their submarines, they'd remove a plate to let in water. I think it was called a sea strainer. This was a key part of the story behind the sub sitting in the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. --Mdwyer (talk) 16:34, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

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Self-destruction as an intended part of a successful mission

A recent edit added this text to the top of the Uses > Rockets section:

Ant-hail rockets like the Romanian RAG-96 destroy themselves after their task in order to avoid damages on the ground by the falling rocket.

This appears accurate, but a more general statement and source would be needed to match the style of the other subsections, and I'm not sure how to reconcile it with the existing paragraph. I moved it here for further consideration by people more familiar with the topic. — Greentryst (^T_C) 09:23, 19 May 2025 (UTC)