Larger SAMs may be deployed in fixed launchers, but can be towed/re-deployed at will. The SAMs launched by individuals are known in the United States as the Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS). MANPADS of the former Soviet Union have been exported around the World, and can be found in use by many armed forces. Targets for non-ManPAD SAMs will usually be acquired by air-search radar, then tracked before/while a SAM is "locked-on" and then fired. Potential targets, if they are military aircraft, will be identified as friend or foe before being engaged. The developments in the latest and relatively cheap short-range missiles have begun to replace autocannons in this role.
Larger SAMs may be deployed in fixed launchers , but can be towed / re - deployed at will . The SAMs launched by individuals are known in the United States as the Man - Portable Air Defence Systems ( MANPADS ) . MANPADS of the former Soviet Union have been exported around the World , and can be found in use by many armed forces . Targets for non - ManPAD SAMs will usually be acquired by air - search radar , then tracked before / while a SAM is " locked - on " and then fired . Potential targets , if they are military aircraft , will be identified as friend or foe before being engaged . The developments in the latest and relatively cheap short - range missiles have begun to replace autocannons in this role .
How are targets aquired for non-ManPAD SAMs?
How are targets aquired for non - ManPAD SAMs ?
air-search radar
air-search radar