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Apr 8, 2022 · WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has launched an effort to replace Stinger missiles with a next-generation interceptor for Short-Range Air Defense capability as the aging weapon system heads toward...
Jul 14, 2014 · Stinger (FIM-92) is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) developed by General Dynamics to provide high accuracy and enhanced air defence capabilities to the armed forces. Type. Surface-to-air missile. Manufacturer. Raytheon Missile Systems. Development Began. 1967. Initial Operational Capability. 1981. Length. 1.52m. Expand.
Oct 9, 2023 · WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is pursuing a Stinger missile replacement for short-range air defense that can go faster, survive jamming and more easily hit tougher targets like drones, according...
FIM-92 Stinger – Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance. U.S. - Air Defense, Intercept. Facts. Weight (Empty): 33.51 lb (15.20 kg) [vi] Overall Length: 1,520 mm (59.84 in) Barrel Length: 1,520 mm (59.84 in) Overview. The FIM-92 “Stinger” is a short-range man-portable air defense system (MANPADS).
FIM-92 Stinger: The Game Changing and Highly Accurate Surface-to-Air Missile. Story by Clare Fitzgerald. • 4mo • 4 min read. Many weapons have been considered game changers, but the term has ...
Ukrainian soldier ready to launch a FIM-92 Stinger missile in the vicinity of Bakhmut in 2022. Source: www.mil.gov.ua - © CC BY 4.0. Origin. United States. Type. Man portable SAM system. Entered service. 1981. Status. In service. Development. 1969 - 1982. Developer. United States - General Dynamics. Production. 1978 - present. Producer.
May 11, 2022 · WASHINGTON — U.S. Army officials facing supply chain snags as they seek to restock Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and Javelin anti-tank weapons sent to Ukraine may get a reprieve.
