Misagh-2

The Misagh-2 (Also known as Mithaq-2[2])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.[3]

Misagh-2
TypeMANPADS
Service history
In service2005
Production history
ManufacturerShahid Shah Abhady Industrial Complex
Specifications
Mass12.74 kg
LengthUnknown
DiameterUnknown
Warhead1.42 kg
Enginesolid rocket motor
Operational
range
5 km
Flight ceiling4 km
Maximum speed 850 m/s (2.8 Mach) max[1]
Guidance
system
Fire and Forget
Launch
platform
Man portable

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, which 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][1]

Operators

References
  1. "آشنایی با موشک دوش‌پرتاب‌ میثاق". www.hamshahrionline.ir. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20070604111940/http://www.janes.com/regional_news/africa_middle_east/news/jdw/jdw060213_1_n.shtml
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20061016160734/www.janes.com/defence/news/jdw/jdw060807_1_n.shtml
  4. Iranian Military Capability 2011: 3. SHORAD – Short Range Air Defense. (January 2011)
  5. https://www.armyrecognition.com/iran_iranian_army_missile_systems_vehicles_uk/misagh-2_man_portable_air_defence_missile_system_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures.html
  6. "دوش‌پرتاب‌ "میثاق" رقیب قدرتمند استینگر و RBS/ انهدام اهداف متحرک در ۸ ثانیه". خبرگزاری تسنیم - Tasnim (in Persian). Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  7. FarhangNews.ir (19 December 2013). "نگرانی از توان موشک‌های دوش‌پرتاب ایرانی+ تصاویر" (in Persian). Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  8. https://web.archive.org/web/20080612171601/http://www.iran-daily.com/1384/2495/html/national.htm

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