FIM-92 Stinger
Type: Short-Range Air Defense System
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Raytheon / General Dynamics
First Deployed: 1981
Overview
The FIM-92 Stinger is the world's most widely deployed man-portable air defense system. Using a passive infrared seeker, it provides infantry units with effective short-range air defense against helicopters, low-flying aircraft, and UAVs.
Technical Specifications
| range | 4.8 km |
|---|---|
| speed | Mach 2.2 |
| length | 1.52 m |
| weight | 15.2 kg (missile + launcher) |
| warhead | 3 kg HE fragmentation |
| altitude | 3800 m |
| diameter | 70 mm |
| guidance | Dual IR/UV passive homing |
| propulsion | Solid-fuel rocket |
Operators
- 30+ countries
- NATO allies
- United States
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