MilitaryMistral
Missile Systemconfirmed
The Mistral is a French-made short-range, man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) missile. It is designed to engage low-flying aircraft and helicopters, offering high hit probability and all-aspect engagement capability.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | MBDA |
| Introduced | 1988 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 3,062 km/h |
| Range | 6 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 0.0187 t |
History
Developed in France by MBDA and introduced in 1988, the Mistral has been widely adopted by various armed forces for its effectiveness as a point-defense weapon.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | — | confirmed |
| Pakistan | 1 | confirmed |
| France | (some SAM Point-defence) | confirmed |
| Spain | — | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — | confirmed |
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