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9K338 Igla-S (RS-SA-24 Grinch)

Missile Systemconfirmed

9K338 Igla-S (RS-SA-24 Grinch)

The 9K338 Igla-S is a Russian man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed to engage low-flying aircraft and helicopters. It is an advanced variant of the Igla family, featuring increased range, improved resistance to countermeasures, and a more powerful warhead.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginRussia
ManufacturerKBM (Kolomna Machine-Building Design Bureau)
Introduced2004
StatusIn service
Speed2,160 km/h
Range6 km
Crew1
Weight0.018 t

History

Developed by KBM, the Igla-S entered service in 2004 as the latest variant of the Igla family of missile systems.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Brazil—confirmed
Iran—confirmed

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