MISTRAL MANPADS
MISTRAL MANPADS
MISTRAL MANPADS is a flexible and versatile man-portable launcher dedicated to the deployment of the combat-proven MISTRAL 3 fire-and-forget VSHORAD missile on ground, on vehicles or on a naval vessel.
About MISTRAL MANPADS
MISTRAL MANPADS is a flexible and versatile man-portable launcher dedicated to the deployment of the combat-proven MISTRAL 3 fire-and-forget VSHORAD missile on ground, on vehicles or on a naval vessel.
The MISTRAL MANPADS launcher is extremely simple to operate since the missile is fire-and-forget. The gunner only needs to detect the target through the thermal sight, activate the MISTRAL missile, and fire once the MISTRAL seeker is locked on the target. Mistral MANPADS effectiveness, relying on terminal accuracy and high lethality, is independant from operators skills and training level, while beam-riding systems request accurate constant aiming of the target.
Seated position of gunner provides stability and precision for easy target designation, whatever target characteristics, high crossing speed, high elevation or manoeuvres. Moreover, as MISTRAL is fireand-forget, once the missile leaves the launcher, the firing team is ready to move on another position or reload to engage a new target.
Two operators need less than 60 seconds to one fully equipped MANPADS. Reloading of a missile takes less than 30 seconds.
The stability of the tripod and comfortable seating position ensure the gunner has:
- better accuracy and detection capabilities
- reduced fatigue, to maintain a high level of readiness throughout the mission
Documentation
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MISTRAL MANPADS datasheet
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MISTRAL family brochure
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