Got the radar images, though they certainly are not conclusive. As I say, the forensic evidence indicated, if anything, a BOMB, not a missile. I think there are several technical reasons a Stinger cannot have shot down this airplane.
Length 5 feet (1.5 meters)
Width 5.5 inches (13.96 centimeters)
Weight 12.5 pounds (5.68 kilograms)
Weight fully armed 34.5 pounds (15.66 kg)
Maximum system span 3.6 inches (9.14 cm)
Range 1 to 8 kilometers
Sight ring 10 mils
Fuzing Penetration, impact, self destruct
Ceiling 10,000 feet (3.046 kilometers) High enough to hit Flight 800
Speed Supersonic in flight
USMC Units Low-Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalions: 3
active duty, 2 reserve
Crew 2 enlisted
Guidance system Fire-and-forget passive infrared seeker Warheads High explosive
Rate of fire 1 missile every 3 to 7 seconds
Type of fire "Fire-and-Forget"
Sensors Passive infrared
Introduction date 1987
Full-rate production 3QFY94 Unit Replacement Cost $38,000
Total program cost (TY$) 1060 systems $7281M
Average unit cost (TY$) $6M
Inventory ~13,400 missiles