Misagh-3


The Misagh-3 is an Iranian infrared homing short range air defense system manufactured by Ministry of Defence and [Armed Forces Logistics |MODAFL] of Iran and unveiled in 2017.
Misagh-3 is an upgraded version of Misagh-1 and Misagh-2 that were based on the Chinese QW-18.

Design

The Misagh-3 has a range of five kilometers and a maximum flight height of 4000 meters with a maximum flight speed of 850 m/s and a 1.4 kilograms of high-explosion warhead.
To deal with the thermal disruptor in helicopters and fighter jets, it’s equipped with a 360 degrees laser fuse system.
After the MANPAD is fired, a laser radiation source inside the missile spreads the light around 360 degrees; As soon as it approaches the target and reflects the light of the laser light that hits the considered target, the warhead of the missile is activated.

Operators