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Aircraft and systems

# MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS (MANPADS)

MANPADS

TERM · Aircraft and systems

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## Meaning of MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS (MANPADS)

MANPADS are lightweight, shoulder-launched, missile systems used to bring down aircraft and create mass casualties.

### More about MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS (MANPADS)

MANPADS are lightweight, shoulder-launched, missile systems used to bring down aircraft and create mass casualties. The potential for MANPADS use against airborne aircraft is real and requires familiarity with the subject. Terrorists choose MANPADS because the weapons are low cost, highly mobile, require minimal set-up time, and are easy to use and maintain. Although the weapons have limited range, and their accuracy is affected by poor visibility and adverse weather, they can be fired from anywhere on land or from boats where there is unrestricted visibility to the target.

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