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Misagh 2

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Type
  
MANPADS

Weight
  
12.74 kg

Diameter
  
Unknown

In service
  
2005

Length
  
Unknown

Manufacturer
  
Shahid Shah Abhady Industrial Complex

The Misagh 2 is an Iranian man-portable infrared-guided surface-to-air missile. The Misagh 2 is the next version of the Misagh-1. Similar to its predecessor, the Misagh 2 is supposedly also based on Chinese technology [1]. Iran’s defense minister launched the domestic mass production of the Misagh 2, on 5 February 2006.

Specifications

  • Effective range: 5000 m
  • Maximum altitude: 3500 m
  • Reaction time: 5 seconds
  • Maximum velocity: 600 m/s
  • Fire and Forget Infrared seeker
  • Missile weight: 11.32 kg
  • Warhead weight: 1.42 kg
  • Storage life: 8 years

    • References

    Misagh-2 Wikipedia
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