The 9K38 Igla (Russian: Игла́, "needle", NATO reporting name SA-18 Grouse) is a Soviet/Russian man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. A …

The 9K38 Igla (Russian: Игла́, "needle") is a Russian/ Soviet man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM). "9K38" is the Russian GRAU designation of the system. Its US …

The full-capability 9K38 Igla with its 9M39 missile was finally accepted into service in the Soviet Army in 1983. The main improvements over the Igla-1 included much improved resistance …

Die 9K38 Igla ist eine schultergestützte Flugabwehrrakete aus Russland. Der NATO-Codename lautet SA-18 Grouse.

The SA-18 Grouse or Igla or 9K38 is a Russian made man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile defence system (SAM/MANPAD). This is a third-generation, man-portable, surface-to …

Jan 15, 2025 · The SA-18 Grouse or Igla or 9K38 is a Russian made man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile defence system (SAM/MANPAD). This is a third-generation, man …

Mar 15, 2022 · The SA-18 (NATO: "Grouse"), formally recognized by the Russian Army as 9K38 "Igla", is a modern man-portable, shoulder-fired anti-aircraft system. The system consists of …

The 9K38 Igla (Russian: Игла́, "needle", NATO reporting name SA-18 Grouse) is a Soviet / Russian man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. A simplified, …

The 9K38 Igla is a man portable SAM system of Soviet origin. In the West it is known under NATO reporting name SA-18 Grouse. Development started in the early 1970's as a completely new …

pre-targeting anti-aircraft gunners at approaching enemy aircraft and helicopters by tactical air defense control points. The head designer of the portable SAM system "Igla" (9K38) was …