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, and in particular is believed to be an Iranian copy of the Chinese QW-1M MANPADS.
It is roughly comparable to the Soviet SA-18 Grouse missiles.

History

Iran's defense minister launched the domestic mass production of the Misagh-2 in February 2006 with the production line being opened; it is manufactured at the Shahid [Shah Abhady Industrial Complex].
It was reported that various countries were invited to witness the use of the Misagh-2.

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.
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.

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