Now Viewing: fim-92_stingerTag type: General A US-developed man-portable surface-to-air missile system. Normally shoulder-fired by a single operator, it can be adapted for use on ground vehicles and helicopters. (as an AAM), developed in the United States and entered into service in 1981. Used by the militaries of the United States and by 29 other countries, it is manufactured by Raytheon Missile Systems, under license by EADS in Germany and by Roketsan in Turkey with 70,000 missiles produced. It is classified as a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS). See also Directory of US Rockets and Missiles: FIM-92 :www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-92.html Other Wiki Information Last updated: 01/02/15 4:47 PM by jedi1357 This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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