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Mahesh

18/03/22 09:53 AM IST

Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems

In News 

  • The US and NATO allies are rushing arms shipments to Ukraine to help Ukrainian troops counter the Russian military’s attacks, which includes US-made Stinger Missiles, which are a type of shoulder-fired  Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems (MANPADS).
About MANPADS

  • Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems are short-range, lightweight and portable surface-to-air missiles that can be fired by individuals or small groups to destroy aircraft or helicopters.
  • They help shield troops from aerial attacks and are most effective in targeting low-flying aircrafts.
  • MANPADS can be shoulder-fired, launched from atop a ground-vehicle, fired from a tripod or stand, and from a helicopter or boat.
  • Range: MANPADS have a maximum range of 8 kilometres and can engage targets at altitudes of 4.5 km.

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