SA-18 Grouse
//Public Intel-Report
Last updated: 20221214
RWR: --
THREAT: HIGH
In-DCS Unit View:
Originator's Designation: 3K39 Igla
NATO: SA-18 Grouse
Tracking: IR guidance
Description
Russian/
Soviet man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. A simplified, earlier version is known as the
9K310 Igla-1 (NATO:
SA-16 Gimlet), and the latest variant is the
9K338 Igla-S (
SA-24 Grinch).
The Igla-1 entered service in 1981, the Igla in 1983, and the Igla-S in 2004.
[5] The Igla has been supplemented by the
9K333 Verba since 2014.
Threat Analysis
When within range, HIGH THREAT. Difficult to detect. Maintain +14k altitude, 3NM+ distance from target area. Flare pre-emptively during attack runs. Scout heavily, observe/mark any launches. Engage with any standoff munitions. If you are attacked, dump flares and you may even cut engine power temporarily to lower your engine heat signature
Specifications
Maximum Range: 3nm
Minimum Range: 0.25nm
Maximum Altitude: 12,000ft
Minimum Altitude: 0ft
Maximum Mach: N/A