Misagh-2 Explained

The Misagh-2 (Also known as Mithaq-2,^[1] means Covenant in English^[2]) is an Iranian man-portable infrared-guided surface-to-air missile. The Misagh-2 is the successor to the Misagh-1.

Like its predecessor, the Misagh-2 is based on Chinese technology,^[3] and in particular is believed to be an Iranian copy of the Chinese QW-1M MANPADS.^[4]

It is roughly comparable to the Soviet SA-18 Grouse missiles.^[5]

History

Iran's defense minister launched the domestic mass production of the Misagh-2 in February 2006 with the production line being opened;^{[6] [7]} it is manufactured at the Shahid Shah Abhady Industrial Complex.^[8]

It was reported that various countries were invited to witness the use of the Misagh-2.^[9]

Design

When fired, the Misagh-2 destroys its target within 5 second and has an operation temperature of -40 °C to +60 °C. The missile speed reaches 2.7+ Mach when it approaches its target.^{[10] [11] [12]}

The battery unit of the Misagh-2 is parallel to the launch tube, while the battery unit of the Misagh-1 is perpendicular. However, it is generally not possible to distinguish the Misagh-2 from the QW-1M, the QW-18, or the Misagh-3.^[13]

Operators

• ^[14]
• Libya, Government of National Accord Affiliated Forces, probably supplied via Turkey.^[15]
• ^[16]

Non-State Actors

• Houthis^[17]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Iran launches new surface-to-air missile production . www.janes.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070604111940/http://www.janes.com/regional_news/africa_middle_east/news/jdw/jdw060213_1_n.shtml . 4 June 2007 . dead.
2. https://asiatimes.com/2020/01/was-the-tehran-jet-crash-a-criminal-act/
3. Web site: Iran answers Hizbullah call for SAM systems. https://web.archive.org/web/20061016160734/www.janes.com/defence/news/jdw/jdw060807_1_n.shtml . 2006-10-16 .
4. Yuri Lyamin (2017) https://imp-navigator.livejournal (dot) com/577790.html.
5. Iranian Military Capability 2011: 3. SHORAD – Short Range Air Defense. (January 2011)
6. https://www.isna.ir/news/8411-10464/%D8%AE%D8%B7-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%88%D9%87-%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AD-%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B4%D9%83%D9%8A-%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B4-%D9%BE%D8%B1%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AB%D8%A7%D9%82-2-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D8%A8%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A
7. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/113071/Iran-boosts-air-defenses-with-locally-made-missile
8. Web site: Misagh-2 man portable air defence missile system technical data sheet specifications pictures | Iran Iranian army missile systems vehicles UK | Iran Iranian army military equipment armoured UK.
9. https://www.mashreghnews.ir/news/88846/%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86%D9%85%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B4%DA%A9-%D9%85%DB%8C%D8%AB%D8%A7%D9%82-2-%D8%A8%D9%87%DB%8C%D9%86%D9%87-%D8%B4%D8%AF%D9%87
10. News: دوش‌پرتاب‌ "میثاق" رقیب قدرتمند استینگر و RBS/ انهدام اهداف متحرک در ۸ ثانیه. خبرگزاری تسنیم - Tasnim. 2017-09-29. fa.
11. News: نگرانی از توان موشک‌های دوش‌پرتاب ایرانی+ تصاویر. FarhangNews.ir. 2013-12-19. 2017-09-29. fa.
12. Web site: آشنایی با موشک دوش‌پرتاب‌ میثاق. www.hamshahrionline.ir. 25 January 2014. 2017-09-29.
13. imp_navigator . 1372193044510949383 . Thanx Oryx for thread on mistakes in last rep of the UN Panel of expers on Libya. . Yuri Lyamin. And also see https://imp-navigator.livejournal (dot) com/325141.html
14. Web site: Iran Daily - National - 02/07/06 . www.iran-daily.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080612171601/http://www.iran-daily.com/1384/2495/html/national.htm . 12 June 2008 . dead.
15. Web site: Letter dated 8 March 2021 from the Panel of Experts on Libya established pursuant to resolution 1973 (2011) addressed to the President of the Security Council. 8 March 2021. Majumdar Roy Choudhur. Alia Aoun. Dina Badawy. Luis Antonio de Alburquerque Bacardit. Yassine Marjane. Adrian Wilkinson.
16. Web site: What Iran might sell now that the UN arms embargo expired. 21 October 2020.
17. Web site: War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East. Seth G. Jones. Seth G. Jones. 2019.