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Redeye

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Redeye is a short-range, man-portable, shoulder fired infrared-homing missile system for use by the front-line troops. The missile is sealed in a launch tube and cannot be removed except by firing. The system requires no support crew or equipment in the forward area. The Redeye gunner must visually acquire and identify his target. He then tracks it through an open sight while activating the missile guidance system. A buzzer sounds when the missile has acquired the target and is ready to fire. When the missile has been fired, the launch tube is discarded.

 

Range: 3 km (1.8 + miles)

Altitude: 9,800 + feet

Speed: Mach 1.2 + (900 + MPH)

Guidance System: Passive Infrared Homing

Warhead: High Explosive

Motor: Solid Fuel

Length: 4 feet

Diameter: 2 3/4 inches

Weight: 18 lbs (missile) 10.9 lbs (launcher)

 

Taken December 11th, 2013.

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Uploaded on December 12, 2013
Taken on December 11, 2013