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FIM-43 Redeye

The General Dynamics FIM-43 Redeye is a man-portable surface-to-air missile system. It uses passive infrared homing to track its target. Production began in 1962 and – in anticipation of the Redeye II, which later became the FIM-92 Stinger – ended... Wikipedia
Designed: July 1959
Diameter: 70 mm (2.75 in)
Effective firing range: 4,500 m (14,800 ft)
Guidance system: Infrared homing
In service: 1967–1995
Maximum speed: Mach 1.7 (580 m/s)
No. built: 85,000