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The '''FIM-92 Stinger''' is an American-made portable infrared-homing [[surface-to-air missile]]. It entered service in 1981 and is currently used by 27 countries, several of which produce it under license. It has 270 confirmed aircraft kills.
The '''FIM-92 Stinger''' is an American-made portable infrared-homing [[surface-to-air missile]]. It entered service in 1981 and is currently used by 27 countries, several of which produce it under license. It has 270 confirmed aircraft kills.
Officially it requires two to operate--a gunner and a spotter--although a single operator can handle it. It is classified as a MANPADS (man-portable air defense system.)
Officially it requires two to operate—a gunner and a spotter—although a single operator can handle it. It is classified as a MANPADS (man-portable air defense system.)
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{| class="wikitable"
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| '''Diameter'''
| '''Diameter'''
| 70 mm
| 70 mm
|-
|-
| '''Guidance system'''
| '''Guidance system'''
|-
|-
| '''Weight'''
| '''Weight'''
| 15.2 kg
| 15.2 kg
|-
|-
| '''Crew'''
| '''Crew'''
|-
|-
|'''Range'''
|'''Range'''
|15,000 ft
|15,000 ft
|-
|-
|'''Cost per unit'''
|'''Cost per unit'''