Mistral 3
Type: Man-Portable Air Defense
Domain: land
Country of Origin: France / UK / Italy / Germany
Manufacturer: MBDA
First Deployed: 2019
Overview
Mistral 3 is the latest evolution of the French Mistral short-range air defense missile family. It features an improved infrared seeker and can be deployed as a MANPADS or integrated on vehicle and naval mounts.
Technical Specifications
| range | 6.5 km |
|---|---|
| speed | Mach 2.7 |
| length | 1.86 m |
| weight | 24 kg (missile + launcher) |
| warhead | 3 kg HE fragmentation |
| altitude | 5000 m |
| diameter | 90 mm |
| guidance | Infrared homing |
| propulsion | Solid-fuel rocket |
Operators
- France
- NATO allies
- 20+ countries
- Austria
- Belgium
- Estonia
- Croatia
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