What are MANPADS (Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems) ?

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2020

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MANPADS stands for Man-Portable Air-Defense System. These are shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) designed to engage aircraft, typically helicopters or low-flying fixed-wing aircraft. They are portable by a single individual or a small team.

MANPADS are a type of surface-to-air missile designed for portability and use against aircraft.

MANPADS pose a significant threat to civil aviation, particularly during takeoff and landing phases when aircraft are at lower altitudes. Security measures at airports and surrounding areas often include counter-MANPADS strategies.

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