Misagh-3
The Misagh-3 is an Iranian infrared homing short range air defense system manufactured by MODAFL of Iran and unveiled in 2017. An upgraded version of Misagh-1 and Misagh-2 that were based on the Chinese QW-18.
Misagh-3
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- Misagh-3
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- Iran
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The Misagh-3 is an Iranian infrared homing short range air defense system manufactured by MODAFL of Iran and unveiled in 2017. An upgraded version of Misagh-1 and Misagh-2 that were based on the Chinese QW-18.
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• Name — Misagh-3 • Type — MANPADS • Service — 2017–present • Length — ~1.5 m (4 ft) • Is Missile — yes • Origin — Iran • Used By — Iran • Manufacturer — Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (Iran) • Production Date — since 6 February 2017 • Engine — solid rocket motor • Weight — 17 kg (37 lb) • Speed — 850 m/s (Mach 2.88) • Vehicle Range — 6 km (5.5 mil) • Altitude — 5 km • Filling — 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) FRAG-HE • Guidance — Infrared homing • Launch Platform — Man portable
Design
Design
The Misagh-3 has a range of five kilometers and a maximum flight height of 4000 meters with a maximum flight speed of 850 m/s (2.88 Mach) and a 1.4 kilograms of high-explosion warhead. To deal with the thermal disruptor (flare) in helicopters and fighter jets, it’s equipped with a 360-degree laser fuse system. After the MANPAD is fired, a laser radiation source inside the missile spreads the light around 360 degrees; As soon as it approaches the target and reflects the light of the laser light that hits the considered target, the warhead of the missile is activated.
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Iran claimed to have shot down multiple aircraft during the 2026 United States F-15E rescue operation in Iran. According to Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akrami-Nia, the Speaker for the Iranian Army, one of the MC-130J Hercules had been shot by 2nd Brig. Gen. Massoud Zare using a MANPADS (which was later reported to be a Misagh-3). The operator was killed during preparation for a second shot.
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