What does Igla stand for?
IGLA
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| IGLA | International Gay & Lesbian Aquatics |
| IGLA | International Gay and Lesbian Archives |
| IGLA | Illinois Girls Lacrosse Association |
How much does an Igla cost?
9K38 Igla
| Igla | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KBM |
| Unit cost | US$60,000–80,000 (as of 2003) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 10.8 kg (24 lb) |
How good is Igla missile?
The Igla-S is capable of engaging all types of visually observable aircraft and helicopters as well as identifying air targets such as cruise missiles and UAVs, both head-on and receding, at any time of day, against background clutter and decoy flares (jamming).
What is the Strela P in real life?
The 9K32 Strela-2 (Russian: Cтрела, “arrow”; NATO reporting name SA-7 Grail) is a light-weight, shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile (or MANPADS) system. It is designed to target aircraft at low altitudes with passive infrared homing guidance and destroy them with a high explosive warhead.
What does rbs70 stand for?
Laser beam riding missile. Launch. platform. tripod, weapon platform (ASRAD-R) and warship. RBS 70 (Robotsystem 70) is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed for anti-aircraft warfare in all climate zones and with little to no support from other forces.
What is OSA in Defence?
Osa was the first mobile air defense missile system incorporating its own engagement radars on a single vehicle. All versions of the 9K33 feature all-in-one 9A33 transporter-launcher and radar vehicles which can detect, track and engage aircraft independently or with the aid of regimental surveillance radars.
How does a Manpad work?
Because they are launched from the ground and intercept their targets in the air, MANPADS missiles fall into the surface-to-air category. An infrared seeker is able to lock on to the enormous heat produced by an aircraft’s engine and, with deadly accuracy, guide the missile to its target.
How much does a Russian missile cost?
S-400 missile system
| S-400 Triumf NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | $300 million per System |
| Specifications | |
| Engine | YaMZ-8424.10 Diesel V12 400 HP/294kW |
| Transmission | YaMZ |
Can a civilian own a surface to air missile?
Absolutely not. A surface-to-air missile is a “weapon or device of mass destruction. These are clearly prohibited from private ownership.