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FIM-92 Stingerlarger figure on 0 of 4
VSHORAD (India)larger figure on 4 of 4
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Measured figures
Warhead weight
Single source6.6 lb (3 kg)[source]
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Configuration
| Specification | FIM-92 Stinger | VSHORAD (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Man-portable surface-to-air missile[source] | Short range air defense Man-portable air-defense system[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | India[source] |
| In service | 1981–present[source] | Under development[source] |
| Used by | See Operators[source] | Indian Armed Forces[source] |
| Wars | Falklands War Soviet–Afghan War Iran–Iraq War Gulf War Angolan Civil War Sri Lankan Civil War Chadian–Libyan conflict Tajikistani Civil War Kargil War Yugoslav Wars Invasion of Grenada Second Chechen War War in Afghanistan Iraq War Syrian Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017) Russo-Ukrainian War[source] | — |
| Designer | General Dynamics[source] | Research Centre Imarat[source] |
| Designed | 1967[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Missiles & Defense[source] | Adani Defence & Aerospace ICOMM Tele Limited[source] |
| Unit cost | FIM-92A: U.S.$ 38,000 (missile only, 1980 FY) ($119,320 2020 FY )[source] | — |
| Produced | 1978–present[source] | — |
| Variants | FIM-92A, FIM-92B, FIM-92C, FIM-92D, FIM-92G[source] | — |
| Warhead | HE-FRAG[source] | 2.0 kg (4.4 lb)[source] |
| Detonation mechanism | Impact[source] | Adaptive proximity fuze[source] |
| Engine | Solid-fuel rocket motor[source] | Dual-thrust rocket motor[source] |
| Guidance system | Infrared homing[source] | Dual waveband IIR[source] |
| Launch platform | MANPADS , M6 Linebacker , Multi-Mission Launcher , Eurocopter Tiger , AN/TWQ-1 Avenger , MQ-1 Predator , AH-64 Apache , T129 ATAK[source] | Shoulder-launched Tripod weapon system Vehicle mounted system (Anti-Drone system) CROSSHAIR-N Naval system (1×8)[source] |
| References | Janes[source] | — |
| Propellant | — | Solid propellant[source] |
| Flight altitude | — | 3,500 m (11,500 ft)[source] |
| 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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