Stinger II

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AC-130_W_Stinger_II
gptkbp:armament gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Soviet-Afghan_War
gptkbp:countermeasures vulnerable to flares
gptkbp:country various NATO countries
gptkbp:deployment light infantry units
gptkbp:design compact and portable
gptkbp:developer improved version of earlier Stinger models
gptkbp:diameter 70 mm
gptkbp:enemy high explosive
gptkbp:fighting_style proven in multiple engagements
gptkbp:guidance_system passive infrared seeker
gptkbp:historical_significance played a key role in modern air defense.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stinger II
gptkbp:integrates_with can be integrated with other systems
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:is_aimed_at manual aiming required
gptkbp:is_effective_against high against low-flying aircraft
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:launch_site shoulder-fired
gptkbp:launched shoulder-fired
up to 90 degrees
gptkbp:length 1.52 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 15 kg with launcher
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:1982
designed for use in various terrains
gptkbp:operational_range up to 3 miles
gptkbp:operational_status active in several militaries
gptkbp:price approximately $38,000 per unit
gptkbp:provides_information_on infrared homing
gptkbp:range 5 kilometers
gptkbp:retirement_year still in service in some countries
gptkbp:safety_features designed to minimize accidental launches
gptkbp:speed approximately 30 seconds
Mach 2.5
gptkbp:successor gptkb:FIM-92_Stinger
gptkbp:supports requires additional support equipment for operation
gptkbp:targets gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
several days for operators
gptkbp:type gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:upgrades various upgrades over the years
gptkbp:weight 10.5 kg