How do wire-guided missiles not melt their guide-wires in flight, or otherwise break them while maneuvering?

Question

How do wire-guided missiles not melt their guide-wires in flight, or otherwise break them while maneuvering?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

The TOW as an example separates the rocket exhaust from the wires. The wires leave from the rear of the missile body and the exhaust exits from the middle (on the sides). The wires on the other hand leave from the missile so the only force on them is what’s required to pull them off the spool.

From a friend that found a reel, the wires about just pop off it with a tiny tug.