Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Stinger missile is an anti-tank missile.
2.The primary target of a Stinger missile is low-flying aircraft.
3.Infrared homing is the guidance system used by the Stinger missile.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Stinger missile is a surface-to-air missile. It is designed to target low-flying aircraft such as helicopters and planes. It was developed by the United States. Stinger missiles are known for their fire-and-forget capability. India has approved the acquisition of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), which includes the deployment of Stinger missiles.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The primary target of the Stinger missile is low-flying aircraft, including helicopters and planes. The Stinger missile uses an infrared homing guidance system to lock onto the heat emitted by the target’s engine.
Source: Forum IAS
