Misagh-2 Explained
Misagh-2 |
Type: | MANPADS |
Service: | 2005-present |
Length: | ~1.5 m |
Diameter: | Unknown |
Is Missile: | yes |
Origin: | Iran |
Used By: | Iran |
Manufacturer: | Shahid Shah Abhady Industrial Complex |
Engine: | solid rocket motor |
Weight: | 12.74 kg |
Speed: | 850 m/s (2.8 Mach) max |
Vehicle Range: | 5 km |
Ceiling: | 4 km |
Filling: | 1.42 kg HE |
Guidance: | IR Fire and Forget |
Launch Platform: | Man portable |
The Misagh-2 (Also known as Mithaq-2[1]) 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,[2] and in particular is believed to be an Iranian copy of the Chinese QW-1M MANPADS.[3]
It is roughly comparable to the Soviet SA-18 Grouse missiles.[4]
History
Iran's defense minister launched the domestic mass production of the Misagh-2 on 5 February 2006; it is manufactured at the Shahid Shah Abhady Industrial Complex.[5]
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.[6] [7] [8]
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.[9]
Operators
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- Libya, Government of National Accord Affiliated Forces, probably supplied via Turkey.[11]
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Non-State Actors
Notes and References
- Web site: Iran launches new surface-to-air missile production . www.janes.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070604111940/http://www.janes.com/regional_news/africa_middle_east/news/jdw/jdw060213_1_n.shtml . 4 June 2007 . dead.
- Web site: Iran answers Hizbullah call for SAM systems. https://web.archive.org/web/20061016160734/www.janes.com/defence/news/jdw/jdw060807_1_n.shtml . 2006-10-16 .
- Yuri Lyamin (2017) https://imp-navigator.livejournal (dot) com/577790.html.
- Iranian Military Capability 2011: 3. SHORAD – Short Range Air Defense. (January 2011)
- Web site: Misagh-2 man portable air defence missile system technical data sheet specifications pictures | Iran Iranian army missile systems vehicles UK | Iran Iranian army military equipment armoured UK.
- News: دوشپرتاب "میثاق" رقیب قدرتمند استینگر و RBS/ انهدام اهداف متحرک در ۸ ثانیه. خبرگزاری تسنیم - Tasnim. 2017-09-29. fa.
- News: نگرانی از توان موشکهای دوشپرتاب ایرانی+ تصاویر. FarhangNews.ir. 2013-12-19. 2017-09-29. fa.
- Web site: آشنایی با موشک دوشپرتاب میثاق. www.hamshahrionline.ir. 25 January 2014. 2017-09-29.
- imp_navigator . 1372193044510949383 . Thanx Oryx for thread on mistakes in last rep of the UN Panel of expers on Libya. . Yuri Lyamin. And also see https://imp-navigator.livejournal (dot) com/325141.html
- Web site: Iran Daily - National - 02/07/06 . www.iran-daily.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080612171601/http://www.iran-daily.com/1384/2495/html/national.htm . 12 June 2008 . dead.
- Web site: Letter dated 8 March 2021 from the Panel of Experts on Libya established pursuant to resolution 1973 (2011) addressed to the President of the Security Council. 8 March 2021. Majumdar Roy Choudhur. Alia Aoun. Dina Badawy. Luis Antonio de Alburquerque Bacardit. Yassine Marjane. Adrian Wilkinson.
- Web site: What Iran might sell now that the UN arms embargo expired. 21 October 2020.
- Web site: War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East. Seth G. Jones. Seth G. Jones. 2019.