Misagh-2
Iranian man-portable surface-to-air missile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Misagh-2 (Also known as Mithaq-2[7][8][9][10]) is an Iranian man-portable infrared-guided surface-to-air missile. The Misagh-2 is the successor to the Misagh-1. Like its predecessor, the Misagh-2 is based on Chinese technology,[11] and in particular is believed to be an Iranian copy of the Chinese QW-1M MANPADS.[12]
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| Misagh-2 | |
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| Type | MANPADS |
| Place of origin | Iran[1][2][3][4][5] |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2005-present |
| Used by | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Shahid Shah Abhady Industrial Complex |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12.74 kg |
| Length | ~1.5 m |
| Diameter | Unknown |
| Warhead | 1.42 kg HE |
| Engine | solid rocket motor |
Operational range | 6 km |
| Flight ceiling | 5 km |
| Maximum speed | 850 m/s (2.8 Mach) max[6] |
Guidance system | IR Fire and Forget |
Launch platform | Man portable |
It is roughly comparable to the Soviet SA-18 Grouse missiles.[13]
History
Iran's defense minister launched the domestic mass production of the Misagh-2 on 5 February 2006; it is manufactured at the Shahid Shah Abhady Industrial Complex.[14]
Design
When fired, the Misagh-2 destroys its target within 5 second and has an operation temperature of -40 °C to +60 °C. The missile speed reaches 2.7+ Mach when it approaches its target.[15][16][6]
The battery unit of the Misagh-2 is parallel to the launch tube, while the battery unit of the Misagh-1 is perpendicular. However, it is generally not possible to distinguish the Misagh-2 from the QW-1M, the QW-18, or the Misagh-3.[17]
Operators
Iran[18]
Libya, Government of National Accord Affiliated Forces, probably supplied via Turkey.[19]
Syria[20]
Non-State Actors
References
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