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From: tek@CS.UCLA.EDU (Ted Kim (Random Dude))
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Subject: Re: MANPADS (MAN Portable Air-Defence Systems - Lt.SAM's)
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Date: 18 Dec 89 04:55:26 GMT
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From: tek@CS.UCLA.EDU (Ted Kim (Random Dude))

In article <12360@cbnews.ATT.COM> Brian Ross (bxr307@coombs.anu.oz) writes:
> ...
>The RBS-70 with its laser beam guidance is an interesting example. It
>is perhaps the only real "all-aspect" MANPADS and is totally
>unjammable. 
> ...

I suppose it depends on your definition of "MANPADS". Stinger, Grail
and the like consist of little more than a launch tube. They can be
setup quickly and carried by a single man. RBS-70 consists of a large
launch tube, control unit and seat for the operator on a pedestal. Its
setup is more lengthy and its "man portability" is less due to its
size and weight. Most people would not want to try to carry one alone.

-ted

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