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MANPADS · Russia · 2004
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9K338Igla-S

9K338 Igla-S
9K338 Igla-S Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Altitude Coverage
70
Seeker Performance
80
Reaction Time
85
Portability
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Hit Probability
80
Ease of Use
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
CategoryMANPADS
EraPost-Cold War
In service2004
Operators6 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
MANPADS MASS Rating
1/7
Post-Cold War
5/33
All-Time
MANPADS · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Altitude Coverage
70
Seeker Performance
80
Reaction Time
85
Portability
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Hit Probability
80
Ease of Use
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the manpads category.
01 / Overview
9K338 Igla-S
Category
Country
Production
2004–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MANPADS · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
manpads category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the manpads category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • System TypeMANPADS
  • Service Entry Year2004
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)Very Short Range
  • MobileYes
  • Crew1
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile8MOD.8
  • Missile / Effector9M340
  • Ready Missiles1
  • Maximum Range6 km
  • Minimum Range0.5 km
  • Maximum Altitude3,500 m
  • Minimum Altitude10 m
  • Missile Speed (Mach)2.2 Mach
  • Warhead TypeHE-Frag
▣Guidance6MOD.6
◇Radar & Sensors5MOD.5
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment4MOD.4
  • PlatformShoulder-launched
  • Reaction Time5
  • Emplacement Time15
  • AmphibiousNo
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Variants1
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
  • Detonation Mechanism / FuzeProximity and impact
  • Explosive Filler Weight1.17 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeRDX/Aluminum
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2004Production started
22
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Omni-directional protection provided by a missile system, enabling targets to be engaged from any angle.
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
Mobile: a capability indicating the MANPADS can be transported and operated by a single soldier or small team, enabling rapid deployment and relocation.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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