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9K38 Iglalarger figure on 0 of 2
VSHORAD (India)larger figure on 2 of 2
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Measured figures
Length
Single source1.574 m (5.16 ft)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | 9K38 Igla | VSHORAD (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Man-portable air-defense systems ( MANPADS )[source] | Short range air defense Man-portable air-defense system[source] |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | India[source] |
| In service | 1981–present[source] | Under development[source] |
| Used by | See Operators[source] | Indian Armed Forces |
2.00 metres (6 ft 7 in)[source]
Operational; Igla-1 Igla
Single sourceOperational; Igla-1 Igla-S
Single sourceOperational; Operational range
Single source5.0 km (3.1 mi) – Igla-1 5.2 km (3.2 mi) – Igla 6.0 km (3.7 mi) – Igla-S[source]
Operational; Operational range · source measurement 1
Single sourceOperational; Operational range · source measurement 2
Single sourceBars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Wars | Iran War 2026 Iran–Iraq War Sri Lankan Civil War Siachen conflict Somali Civil War Gulf War Yugoslav Wars Bosnian War Cenepa War Second Chechen War Iraq War First Libyan Civil War Syrian civil war Russo-Ukrainian War Sinai insurgency Kurdish–Turkish conflict (2015–present) 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Gaza war 2026 United States strikes in Venezuela[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | KB Mashinostroyeniya – Developer of the system[source] | Adani Defence & Aerospace ICOMM Tele Limited[source] |
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| Produced | 1981–present[source] | — |
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| Warhead | 1.17 kg (2.6 lb) with 390 g (14 oz) explosive[source] | 2.0 kg (4.4 lb)[source] |
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| Detonation mechanism | Contact and grazing fuze[source] | Adaptive proximity fuze[source] |
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| Engine | Solid fuel rocket motor[source] | Dual-thrust rocket motor[source] |
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| Flight ceiling | 3.5 km (11,000 ft)[source] | — |
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| Guidance system | Dual waveband infra-red (S-version)[source] | Dual waveband IIR[source] |
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| Designer | — | Research Centre Imarat[source] |
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| Propellant | — | Solid propellant[source] |
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| Flight altitude | — | 3,500 m (11,500 ft)[source] |
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| Launch platform | — | Shoulder-launched Tripod weapon system Vehicle mounted system (Anti-Drone system) CROSSHAIR-N Naval system (1×8)[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | Igla-1M has been in use by the Indian Army since the 1980s. Presently, the system is ill-equipped to handle emerging contemporary threats.[source]VSHORAD (India) · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage According to the MoD 's request for proposal to purchase next generation VSHORADs, which was released on 4 May 2025, 48 launchers, 48 night vision sights, 85 missiles, and one missile test station would be purchased under Buy (Indian) category. The Indian design VSHORAD must have at least 50% indigenous content. Foreign design VSHORAD must contain at least 60% indigenous content. The infrared guided VSHORAD should be able to function day and night in all weather conditions, including places covered in snow. The system must work in plains and rivers, deserts, coastal regions, maritime environments and at elevations of 4,500 meters or above. With a maximum range of 6 km, it should be able to reach targets up to 3.5 km altitude.[source]VSHORAD (India) · Order; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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250 m (820 ft) – 6 km (20,000 ft)[source]