Designed by the US Army for short-range air defense, this is an ideal weapon to bring down low-altitude airborne targets like planes, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and even cruise missiles. It can be shoulder-fired or launched from a Bradley Fighting Vehicle or even a helicopter. The guidance system is "fire-and-forget," using an infrared seeker and navigation system to lock onto targets and eliminate them. First used in Grenada in 1983, this missile system was sold wholesale to mujahedeen fighting the Soviets, and it effectively tipped the balance of power in Afghanistan. [show more...]