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How does a Stinger missile lock on?
The missile uses an infrared seeker to lock on to the heat in the engine’s exhaust, and will hit nearly anything flying below 11,000 feet. In this article, you will have a chance to learn about the Stinger missile.
How much does a Stinger launcher cost?
FIM-92 Stinger
| Stinger | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Missile Systems |
| Unit cost | FIM-92A: U.S.$38,000 (missile only, 1980 FY) ($119,320 2020 FY) |
| Produced | 1978–present |
| Variants | FIM-92A, FIM-92B, FIM-92C, FIM-92D, FIM-92G |
Does America still use Stingers?
Taliban forces in Afghanistan still have about 100 U.S.-supplied Stingers, according to U.S. intelligence estimates, and the weapons are potentially well suited to destroy the helicopters that are expected to soon begin ferrying U.S. special forces into the country.
What is a FIM-92 Stinger missile?
The FIM-92 is a man-portable anti-aircraft missile system in use with with US regular and special operations forces. The Stinger uses an infra-red seeker head in the missile to acquire and home in on its targets, usually the hot exhaust from an aircraft’s engine.
How does the Stinger missile work?
The Stinger uses an infra-red seeker head in the missile to acquire and home in on its targets, usually the hot exhaust from an aircraft’s engine. It can be used against any airborne threat below 12,000 feet but is especially lethal against helicopters and low flying attack aircraft. The launcher tube can be reused and reloaded with more missiles.
How many Stinger missiles does the US Army have?
In the US Army this team of 2 men are fitted with 6 Stinger missiles and use a HMMWV 4×4 high mobility vehicle. Since 1986 the Stinger was used during the Soviet War in Afghanistan by Afghan fighters. This air defense systems recommended itself exceptionally well.
What happened to the Chadian Stinger missile?
The Chadian government received Stinger missiles from the United States, when Libya invaded the northern part of the African country. On 8 October 1987, a Libyan Su-22MK was shot down by a FIM-92A fired by Chadian forces. The pilot, Capt. Diya al-Din, ejected and was captured.