Misagh-2

The Misagh 2 is an Iranian man-portable infrared guided surface to air missile. The Misagh 2 is the next version of the Misagh-1. Similar to its predecessor, the Misagh 2 is supposedly also based on Chinese technology. Iran’s defense minister launched the domestic mass production of the Misagh 2, on 5 February 2006.

Specifications

 * Effective range: 5000 m
 * Maximum altitude: 3500 m
 * Reaction time: 5 seconds
 * Maximum velocity: nearly 2.9 mach
 * Fire and Forget Infrared seeker
 * Missile weight: 11.32 kg
 * Warhead weight: 1.42 kg
 * Storage life: 8 years