The Misagh-3 () is an Iranian infrared homing short range air defense system manufactured by MODAFL of Iran and unveiled in 2017.The latest Iranian shower thrower named "Misagh 3" was unveiled tasnimnews.com, Retrieved 1 March 2021New capability laser fuses in the Iranian missile industry (Misagh 3) ana.press, Retrieved 1 March 2021
Misagh-3 is an upgraded version of Misagh-1 and Misagh-2 that were based on the Chinese QW-18.Yuri Lyamin (2017) https://imp-navigator.livejournal (dot) com/577790.html
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. Misagh Triple Launchers defapress.ir, Retrieved 1 March 2021Unveiling and opening of the production line Misagh-3 irinn.ir, Retrieved 1 March 2021
Operators
Non-State Actors Hezbollah
Operational history 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).
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