MANPADS in Modern Warfare: The Impact of Stinger and Igla Systems
In the pantheon of giant ICBMs and massive radar trucks, there is a small, unassuming tube that strikes more fear into the hearts of pilots than anything else. It is the Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS). Weighing roughly 15-20kg, operable by a single soldier, and costing a fraction of a fighter jet, MANPADS are the ultimate […]