Misagh-2

The Misagh-2 (Also known as Mithaq-2^{[7][8][9][10]}) is an Iranian man-portable infrared-guided surface-to-air missile. The Misagh-2 is the successor to the Misagh-1. Like its predecessor, the Misagh-2 is based on Chinese technology,^[11] and in particular is believed to be an Iranian copy of the Chinese QW-1M MANPADS.^[12]

Misagh-2
Type	MANPADS
Place of origin	Iran[1][2][3][4][5]
Service history
In service	2005-present
Used by	Iran
Production history
Manufacturer	Shahid Shah Abhady Industrial Complex
Specifications
Mass	12.74 kg
Length	~1.5 m
Diameter	Unknown
Warhead	1.42 kg HE
Engine	solid rocket motor
Operational range	6 km
Flight ceiling	5 km
Maximum speed	850 m/s (2.8 Mach) max[6]
Guidance system	IR Fire and Forget
Launch platform	Man portable

It is roughly comparable to the Soviet SA-18 Grouse missiles.^[13]

History

Iran's defense minister launched the domestic mass production of the Misagh-2 on 5 February 2006; it is manufactured at the Shahid Shah Abhady Industrial Complex.^[14]

Design

When fired, the Misagh-2 destroys its target within 5 second and has an operation temperature of -40 °C to +60 °C. The missile speed reaches 2.7+ Mach when it approaches its target.^[15][16][6]

The battery unit of the Misagh-2 is parallel to the launch tube, while the battery unit of the Misagh-1 is perpendicular. However, it is generally not possible to distinguish the Misagh-2 from the QW-1M, the QW-18, or the Misagh-3.^[17]

Operators

•  Iran^[18]
•  Libya, Government of National Accord Affiliated Forces, probably supplied via Turkey.^[19]
•  Syria^[20]

Non-State Actors

• Houthis^[21]