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Piorun is Igla with usability enhancements. The hard part (propulsion and warhead) is mostly unchanged and this is why Piorun is slower than Stinger despite the
by varjag 3y ago
Piorun is Igla with usability enhancements. The hard part (propulsion and warhead) is mostly unchanged and this is why Piorun is slower than Stinger despite the warhead being at half the weight.
Most of East European mods of Soviet weapons are "easy" upgrades, where they change electronics and optics packages.
- t43562 3y agoEffectiveness is the important measure though, right? Not individual statistics but whether people can succeed with it. That's what those unverified reports claim - that it was tested against Stinger and more likely to achieve success. That might be because it is easier to use or for other reasons.
- t43562 3y ago"Piorun’s new generation seeker is equipped with two photodiode sensors that work within two electromagnetic radiations: near-infrared and mid-infrared. The signal is instantly digitalized, quickly making corrections and analyzing the heat source, distinguishing between targets and diversions." Doesn't seem like the upgrade was that easy.
- varjag 3y agoIt actually does? Compared to designing a freaking missile.