eli5 how can jet pilots hit targets at insanely high speeds

Question

Do they have lock on systems or what

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Answer 1

Typically air-to-air missiles do have some form of tracking technology, which may be based on radar imaging, or infrared guidance. The pilot releases the missile which then has an onboard computer that locates and locks in to a target. The systems are very, very complex, but the short answer is that yes, they all do have systems in place to facilitate tracking targets.