In defending Ukraine against Russian troops, the West has played an important role. Numerous weapons, vehicles, and drones have been deployed since the conflict over Russia’s entry in Ukraine on February 24th.
The war started using various missiles, including the SA-7 Grail (Russian designation: 9K32 Strela-2; SA-14 Gremlin) and the SA-14 Gremlin (Russian designation: 9K34 Strela-3). These missiles were used in the Soviet era. The territory has also received military support from many NATO countries, which includes the United States.
Boris Johnson, the government, sent to Ukraine at least 10,000 missiles. The STARStreak and the STARStreak are the best. The United Kingdom offered Ukraine assistance as well. portable air defense systems (MANPADS),These are playing an important part in the conflict for Russian planes and helicopters being shot down.
MANPADS are man-portable, short-range air defense systems. They use infrared homing technology and guided surface-to-air rockets to engage targets. They can be used to protect a number of targets.Its high effectiveness at altitudes between 3,000 to 4,800 metres is a major threat.Helicopters are particularly vulnerable.
The STARStreak lightweight, high-speed system is widely considered to be the world’s fastest surface-to-air missile. It functions in a different manner than all other MANPADS. The missiles contain three 900-gram, tungsten alloy darts. These darts are released when the projectile’s two rocket engines burn out. This increases the amount of damage. Once launched, the missile is directed towards the target using a low intensity, double laser beam.
The STARStreak travels at a faster speed than the American Stinger missile. 3,700 km an hour It can travel at 16 km/s and reach the target.In 5 to 6 seconds, the helicopter or plane can be hit.
Thales, the weapon’s manufacturer, says that the weapon is “optimized to provide defense against aerial threats including fixed-wing ground attacks aircraft and late unmasking attack helicopters.”