Monday, January 31, 2005

Surface to Air Missiles - The Brits are talking about the Igla missile. Article below.


Shoulder Fired Missiles Posted by Hello


Low altitude air defense gunner prepares to fire a missile-like aluminum projectile from the Simulated Target Launching System. Aimed at a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter, the simulated missile will glide nearly 40 meters before crashing to the earth.

Igla missile's potent force

The Igla missile reportedly smuggled into the United States by a British arms dealer is capable of downing the US president's plane, Air Force One, defence analysts have told the BBC.