Misagh-2
The Misagh-2 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.[1] Iran's defense minister launched the domestic mass production of the Misagh-2 on 5 February 2006. This missile destroys its target within 5 second and has an operation temperature of -40°C to +60°C. Near the target its speed reaches 2.7+ Mach.[2][3][4]
| Misagh-2 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | MANPADS |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2005 |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Shahid Shah Abhady Industrial Complex |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12.74 kg |
| Length | Unknown |
| Diameter | Unknown |
| Warhead | 1.42 kg |
| Engine | solid rocket motor |
Operational range | 5 km |
| Flight ceiling | 4 km |
| Maximum speed | 850 m/s (2.8 Mach) max |
Guidance system | Fire and Forget |
Launch platform | Man portable |
It is roughly comparable to the Soviet SA-18 Grouse missiles.[5]
Specifications
- Effective range: 5,000 m (16,404 ft)
- Maximum altitude: 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
- Reaction time: 5 sec
- Maximum velocity: 850 m/s[4] 2.8 Mach
- Fire and Forget Infrared seeker
- Missile weight: 11.32 kg
- Warhead weight: 1.42 kg
- Storage life: 8 years
See also
- Iran's missile forces
- Current Equipment of the Iranian Army
- Iranian military industry
- Military of Iran
References
- "دوشپرتاب "میثاق" رقیب قدرتمند استینگر و RBS/ انهدام اهداف متحرک در ۸ ثانیه". خبرگزاری تسنیم - Tasnim (in Persian). Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- FarhangNews.ir (19 December 2013). "نگرانی از توان موشکهای دوشپرتاب ایرانی+ تصاویر" (in Persian). Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- "آشنایی با موشک دوشپرتاب میثاق". www.hamshahrionline.ir. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- Iranian Military Capability 2011: 3. SHORAD – Short Range Air Defense. (January 2011)
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