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The development of AA missiles, which began immediately after the Second World War, is a good example of the race between offensive and defensive weapons. The astounding development of aircraft, helicopters and their weapons systems has forced developers of AA weapons to seek wholly new solutions.
At long ranges, missiles have brought a new dimension to AA systems, and even at medium ranges they have replaced guns nearly everywhere. Missiles can have an effective destructive range of dozens of kilometres.
In low-altitude AA fire, missiles complement AA guns and pose a serious threat to helicopters and assault aircraft.
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The shoulder-fired close-range AA missile ItO 86 M Igla is an effective weapon against combat helicopters and assault aircraft.
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Short-range AA missile
Use
- immediate protection of troops in the main area of operation, complementing AA guns, defending against helicopters and assault aircraft
Properties (ItO 86 M Igla)
- shoulder-fired AA missile
- heat-seeking, not infrared
- missile length 1.7 m
- missile diameter 72 mm
- missile weight 11 kg
- mount weight 7 kg
- combat charge 2 kg, of which 390 g explosive
- missile speed 700 m/s
- destructive range 500 to 5,200 m
- destructive altitude 10 to 3,500 m
- manufactured in the Soviet Union
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