FIM-92A Stinger Weapons System: RMP & Basic
| Specifications | |
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| Primary function | To provide close-in, surface-to-air weapons for the defense of forward combat areas, vital areas and installations against low altitude air attacks. |
| Manufacturer | Prime - Hughes Missile System Company Missile - General Dynamics /Raytheon Corporation |
| Propulsion | Dual thrust solid fuel rocket motor |
| 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) |
| 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 |
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