Misagh-1

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Misagh-1
Basic data
Function MANPAD
Manufacturer Shahid Shah Abhady Industrial Complex
Entered service 1993
General characteristics
Engine solid rocket motor
Launch mass 16.9 kg
Length 1.477 m
Diameter 0.71 m
Speed 600 m/s
Range 5 km
Service ceiling 4 km
Warhead 1.42 kg
Guidance Passive infrared homing
Fuzes Impact fuze
Launch platform Man portable


The Misagh 1 is an Iranian man-portable infrared guided surface to air missile. It was developed by the Shahid Kazemi Industrial Complex in Tehran and is an all-aspect passive infrared homing system. It is a variant of the Chinese QW-1 Vanguard missile system [1].

The MANPAD was replaced by the newer Misagh-2 missile system.

[edit] References

  • Jane's Land-Based Air Defence 2005-2006.

[edit] See also


Military of the Islamic Republic of Iran The Islamic Republic of Iran
Iranian Army | Iranian Navy | Iranian Air Force | IRGC
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