Follow-on Stinger - future MANPADS systems

[Combat-Master]

Turkey's New MANPAD system SUNGUR replacing stingers

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844287443920617946

View: https://x.com/Defence_Turk/status/1844287443920617946


Display board detailing the specifications translated;

Diameter: 80 mm
Maximum Effective Range: 8 km
Minimum Effective Range: 500 m
Weight: 19 kg
Length: 175 cm
Missile Flight Time: 26 seconds
Target: Aircraft, Helicopter, UAV
Reaction Time: Less than 5 seconds
BSU Usage Time: 60 seconds
Missile Launch Speed: 25 m/s
Azimuth: 360°
Elevation Range: +10° to +65°
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +56°C
Net Explosive Weight: 8959 grams

 

[MissileMan]

I saw the mockup of the Lockheed entry to replace the stinger at AUSA.
Looks like a derivative of the Javelin LWCLU but boxier, and a stinger tube (of course it's gonna be a 70mm class rocket, about the max size easily manpackable.
Didn't snap a pic though (mistake)

 

[Cordy]

Raytheon saying they have completed subsystem tests on their NGSRI, Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor, and a system flight test demonstration will take place later this year, in competition with Lockheed to replace the Stinger missile. Claiming improved target acquisition, range and lethality with its enhanced range for operation and identification of aerial targets in low visibility environments.

Are the Raytheon missile group highlighting lasers limited performance in low visibility weather/smoke and why missiles have the better operational capability ?

https://insidedefense.com/insider/raytheon-completes-ngsri-subsystem-tests

 

[Forest Green]

“The #NGSRI advanced seeker assembly demonstrated max range acquisition far exceeding Stinger in both laboratory & outdoor environments. NGSRI's flight-ready & revolutionary rocket motor demo’s the ability to extend intercept range of maneuver short-range air defense engagements”

RTX's Raytheon completes 10 subsystem demonstrations for U.S. Army's Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor program

Demos highlight maturity and capability of Raytheon NGSRI solutionTUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced a series of 10 successful subsystem demonstrations for the U.S. Army's Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI), which will...

www.rtx.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1891853485567549793

View: https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1891853485567549793

 

[jsport]

Once again DoD/Army must rustle these programs back into a common component based modular (~70mm) missile/munition family rather than these 'government capture' babies.

 

[MissileMan]

I wonder if this will retain the 70mm heritage or will go to 80mm like some other MANPADS.

 

[bring_it_on]

I wonder if this will retain the 70mm heritage or will go to 80mm like some other MANPADS.

It is designed to fit existing SVUL so will be fairly similarly sized +/- whatever margin they can squeeze out through optimization.

 

[Grey Havoc]

Army Stinger missile replacement competition heads into flight tests

Lockheed Martin and RTX are competing to develop the U.S. Army's replacement for its Stinger short-range air defense missile it no longer produces.

www.defensenews.com