You got a source saying that it did have a warhead?

Is there any reputable source saying it didn't?

The closest anyone's come in this thread is "this YouTuber said so".

I don't have a source proving the cop who pulls me over has real bullets in his gun, but it's safe to assume he does, because that's the normal scenario. If you claim he's carrying a water pistol (highly unusual!) burden of proof is on you.

edit: Here. Debate settled.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/...

> GEN. VANHERCK: Yeah, absolutely. There was a warhead in the missile. You can see that explosion on TV as it goes through the lower part of the balloon and right there through the superstructure.

Find ANY source that says you can remove a missile's warhead and have it still work (excluding missiles designed to have no warheads).