[Southack]

SA-18's aren't exactly capable of taking down large aircraft ordinarily (less than 5 pounds of explosives in the warhead).

SA-N-10 GROUSE
Igla-M

The SA-18 GROUSE (Igla 9K38) is an improved variant in the the SA-7 & SA-14 series of manportable SAMs. As with the earlier SA-14, the SA-18 uses of a similar thermal battery/gas bottle, and the SA-18 has the same 2 kilogram high-explosive warhead fitted with a contact and grazing fuse. But the missile of entirely new design with substantially improved range and speed,. The new seeker and aerodynamic improvements extend its effective range, and its higher speed enables it to be used against faster targets. The SA-18 has a maximum range of 5200 meters and a maximum altitude of 3500 meters. The 9M39 missile SA-18 employs an IR guidance system using proportional convergence logic. The new seeker offers better protection against electro-optical jammers; the probability of kill against an unprotected fighter is estimated at 30-48%, and the use of IRCM jammers only degrades this to 24-30%.

 

 

[Cindy]

Thanks you for that info Southhack.

OPINION:I suppose it's the fact that they tried it that is disturbing.

On the other hand, no surprise because everyday is
a jihad day for jihadis and their supporters.