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Configuration
| Specification | FIM-92A | VSHORAD (India) |
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| Speed | — | Mach 1.5[source] |
| Variant description | FIM-92A : Stinger Basic : The basic model.[source]Only the source-declared variant FIM-92A | — |
| Type | — | Short range air defense Man-portable air-defense system[source] |
| Place of origin | — | India[source] |
| In service | — | Under development[source] |
| Used by | — |
Wingspan
Single source32 cm (13 in)[source]
Operational; Operational range · source measurement 1
Single sourceOperational; Operational range · source measurement 2
Single source250 m (820 ft) – 6 km (20,000 ft)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Indian Armed Forces[source] |
| Designer | — | Research Centre Imarat[source] |
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| Manufacturer | — | Adani Defence & Aerospace ICOMM Tele Limited[source] |
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| Warhead | — | 2.0 kg (4.4 lb)[source] |
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| Detonation mechanism | — | Adaptive proximity fuze[source] |
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| Engine | — | Dual-thrust rocket motor[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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| Guidance system | — | Dual waveband IIR[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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