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The appearance of the supporters of the regime Gaddafi modern man-portable air defense systems Igla-S " (SA-24 Grinch), mounted on pickup trucks are seriously worried Western military experts.
These MANPADS can shoot down planes coalition at altitudes up to 11,000 feet, is currently flying aircraft carried out at altitudes above 20,000 feet.But as soon begin humanitarian operations, evacuation and other missions requiring a reduction of aircraft and helicopters at low altitude, the use of MANPADS may result in an aircraft.
Matt Schroeder (Matt Schroeder). In his view, these missiles could fall into terrorist hands. It remains unclear the question of who sold these missiles Libya - Russia or any intermediaries.
Full story: DefenceDog: MANPADS "Igla-S" In Libya Worries West
These MANPADS can shoot down planes coalition at altitudes up to 11,000 feet, is currently flying aircraft carried out at altitudes above 20,000 feet.But as soon begin humanitarian operations, evacuation and other missions requiring a reduction of aircraft and helicopters at low altitude, the use of MANPADS may result in an aircraft.
Matt Schroeder (Matt Schroeder). In his view, these missiles could fall into terrorist hands. It remains unclear the question of who sold these missiles Libya - Russia or any intermediaries.
Full story: DefenceDog: MANPADS "Igla-S" In Libya Worries West
