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Misagh-1
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MANPADS · Iran · 1993
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Misagh-1

Misagh-1
Misagh-1 Photo: Hamed Malekpor · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Altitude Coverage
35
Seeker Performance
50
Reaction Time
60
Portability
85
Counter-Measure Resistance
40
Hit Probability
55
Ease of Use
80
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Iran
CategoryMANPADS
EraPost-Cold War
In service1993
Operators5 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
53
MANPADS MASS Rating
7/7
Post-Cold War
24/33
All-Time
MANPADS · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Altitude Coverage
35
Seeker Performance
50
Reaction Time
60
Portability
85
Counter-Measure Resistance
40
Hit Probability
55
Ease of Use
80
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the manpads category.
01 / Overview
Misagh-1
Category
Country
Production
1993–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MANPADS · POST-COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
manpads category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the manpads category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • System TypeMANPADS
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)Very Short Range
  • MobileYes
  • Crew1
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile8MOD.8
  • Missile / EffectorMisagh-1
  • Ready Missiles1
  • Maximum Range6 km
  • Minimum Range0.5 km
  • Maximum Altitude5,000 m
  • Minimum Altitude0 m
  • Missile Speed (Mach)2.6 Mach
  • Warhead TypeHigh explosive
▣Guidance6MOD.6
◇Radar & Sensors4MOD.4
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment4MOD.4
  • PlatformMan portable
  • Reaction Time1
  • Emplacement Time1
  • AmphibiousNo
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Variants1
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
  • Detonation Mechanism / FuzeImpact fuze
  • Explosive Filler Weight1.42 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeHE
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1993Production started
33
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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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