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Anza-II

Missile Systemconfirmed

Anza-II

The Anza-II is a Pakistani man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS), developed by Pakistan Ordnance Factories. It is a reverse-engineered variant of the Chinese QW-1 Vanguard, designed for short-range engagement of low-flying aircraft and helicopters.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginPakistan
ManufacturerPakistan Ordnance Factories
Introduced1993
StatusIn service
Speed2,080 km/h
Range4.2 km
Crew1
Weight0.0106 t

History

Developed in Pakistan in 1993, the Anza-II has been used by various armed forces for protection against low-flying aircraft.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Pakistan1confirmed

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