M1097 Avenger
Threat: medium
RWR
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Symbols
HARM
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Track Radar
HARM
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Search Radar
no effect
ecm
no effect
chaff
moderate
flare
| Designation | Avenger |
| Model | M1097 |
| NATO | M1097 Avenger |
| Brevity | Avenger |
| max range | 3.70 NM/6.85 KM |
| max alt | 11,000 FT/3,353 M |
| lock time | fast |
| guidance | INFRARED (IR) |
| country | USA (1989) |
| category | MOBILE AIR DEFENSE |
| notes | The Avenger is a capable short-range air defense system that acts as a mobile 8-cell launcher for the FIM-92 Stinger missiles. It also is equipped with 50 caliber machine gun. It acquires targets via optical & IR sensors. Once launched, the Stinger is fire-and-forget and provides no launch warning. |
| counter | Primarily a threat to CAS aircraft. It is highly mobile and uses optical search, therefore can be a sudden and unexpected threat. Once launched, the Stinger is fire-and-forget missile and provides no launch warning except to missile warning systems. If you are attacked, maneuver aggressively and seek terrain masking while dumping flares. Engage using stand-off weapons. |