The "High-Precision Systems" holding (part of the Rostec State Corporation) announced a noticeable increase in interest from foreign customers in the Verba man-portable air defense system (MANPADS). The increase in demand is due to the modernization of the system and its combat effectiveness in real conditions.
The company noted that foreign buyers are actively studying the capabilities of the MANPADS. At the same time, interest from abroad has always been high, but has increased even more in recent years.
The modernization of the MANPADS continues - engineers are introducing improvements that increase ease of use, expand technical capabilities and application options.
Verba missiles have also begun to be used from various carriers, including helicopters. The launch zone for drones, a key threat in recent years, has increased.
Tactical and technical characteristics of the Verba MANPADS:
- Range of action — 500–6400 m
- Altitude of destruction — 10–4500 m
- Maximum target speed (head-on) — 400 m/s
- Maximum target speed (pursuit course) — 320 m/s
- Mass of combat equipment — 17.25 kg
- Missile caliber — 72 mm
As a reminder, the Verba MANPADS is designed to engage aircraft, helicopters, UAVs and cruise missiles, including in conditions of strong optical interference. The complex was created on the principle of "fire and forget".
