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The 9K38 "Igla" (Russian 9?38 "?????" - needle) is a Russian/Soviet man-portable infra-red homing surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. Its NATO reporting name is SA-18 Grouse. The most advanced version, the Igla, has an all-aspect engagement capability.

Related Topics:
Russia - Soviet - Infra-red homing - Surface-to-air missile - NATO reporting name - All-aspect

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A variant is the 9K310 "Igla-1", which has the NATO reporting name SA-16 Gimlet.

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The Igla-M (NATO SA-N-10 Grouse) is a naval variant.

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