MilitaryFIM-92 Stinger
Missile Systemconfirmed
The FIM-92 Stinger is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed to engage low-flying aircraft and helicopters. It utilizes an infrared homing guidance system, providing ground troops with a crucial short-range air defense capability.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Introduced | 1981 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,717 km/h |
| Range | 8 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 0.0152 t |
History
Developed in the United States by Raytheon, it entered service in 1981 and has been widely used in various conflicts globally.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 453 | confirmed |
| South Korea | — | confirmed |
| Pakistan | — | confirmed |
| Japan | — | confirmed |
| Turkey | — | confirmed |
| Italy | — | confirmed |
| Egypt | — | confirmed |
| Germany | Point-defence | confirmed |
| Taiwan | — | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — | confirmed |
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