Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS or MPADS) are shoulder-launched surface-to-air missiles (SAMs). They are typically guided weapons and are a threat to low-flying aircraft, especially helicopters.
Read more about Man-portable Air-defense Systems: Overview, Notable Uses Against Military Aircraft, Notable Uses Against Civilian Aircraft, Countermeasures, Missile Models
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