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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Surface-to-air_missileSurface-to-air missile - Wikipedia

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   A surface-to-air missile (SAM), also known as a ground-to-air missile (GTAM) or surface-to-air guided weapon (SAGW), is a missile designed to be launched from the ground or the sea to destroy aircraft or other missiles.

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   Jul 27, 2024 · Surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) were developed to protect ground positions from hostile air attacks, specifically high-altitude bombers flying beyond the range of conventional antiaircraft artillery.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FIM-92_StingerFIM-92 Stinger - Wikipedia

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   The FIM-92 Stinger is an American man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that operates as an infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM). It can be adapted to fire from a wide variety of ground vehicles, and from helicopters and drones as the Air-to-Air Stinger (ATAS).

4. www.armscontrol.org › factsheets › manpadsMANPADS at a Glance | Arms Control Association

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   Man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) are surface-to-air missiles that can be fired by an individual or a small team of people against aircraft. These weapon systems often are described as shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles.

5. www.airforce-technology.com › features › the-worldsThe world’s top air-to-surface missiles - Air Force Technology

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   Nov 1, 2019 · The long-range, air-to-surface missile uses infrared seeker and digital anti-jam GPS/inertial measurement unit guidance to engage high-value, well-fortified, stationary, and mobile targets in highly defended environments. The JASSM-ER weighs approximately 1,000kg and can carry a 450kg blast fragmentation warhead.

6. www.naval-technology.com › projects › standardStandard Missile 2 (SM-2), US - Naval Technology

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   Mar 23, 2022 · SM-2 is primarily deployed for fleet area air defence and ship self-defence. It can also be used as an anti-surface warfare missile. The Block III/IIIA/IIIB variants are medium-range, surface-to-air missiles, while Block IV is designed to support fleet and extended area air defence.

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   What are surface-to-air systems?

   • Other articles where surface-to-air system is discussed: tactical weapons system: Surface-to-air systems: Land-based antiaircraft systems include guided missiles for farther ranges and automatic guns for close-in fire against aircraft and missiles.

   Surface-to-air system | military weapon | Britannica

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   How do surface-to-air missiles work?

   • If surface-to-air missiles are used, the target is designated to the missile control system, which has its own target-tracking and missile-control radar. Practically all surface-to-air missile systems have some autonomous capability of warning and target acquisition.

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   What is a surface-to-air missile (SAM)?

   • A surface-to-air missile ( SAM ), also known as a ground-to-air missile ( GTAM) or surface-to-air guided weapon ( SAGW ), is a missile designed to be launched from the ground or the sea to destroy aircraft or other missiles.

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   How did surface-to-air missiles change in the 1950s & '60s?

   • This changed in the 1950s and ’60s with the rapid development of sophisticated SAM systems in the… If surface-to-air missiles are used, the target is designated to the missile control system, which has its own target-tracking and missile-control radar.

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8. www.britannica.com › technology › surface-to-air-systemSurface-to-air system | military weapon | Britannica

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   In tactical weapons system: Surface-to-air systems. Land-based antiaircraft systems include guided missiles for farther ranges and automatic guns for close-in fire against aircraft and missiles. Missiles are frequently mounted in clusters on a single tank or truck chassis (as with many of the Soviet SA series), towed on trailers… Read More