9K38 Igla - Other Variants

Other Variants

Several variants of the Igla were developed for specific applications:

Igla-1E

Export version.

Igla-1M

Improved version of 9K38 Igla. Entered service in Soviet Military during late 1980s.

Igla-1D

A version for paratroopers and special forces with separate launch tube and missile.

Igla-1V

Air-launched version, mainly for combat helicopters.

Igla-1N

A version with heavier warhead at the cost of a slight reduction in range and speed.

Igla-1A

Export version?

Igla-S (SA-24 Grinch)

The newest variant, which is a substantially improved variant with longer range, more sensitive seeker, improved resistance to latest countermeasures, and a heavier warhead.

Strelets Igla-S / Igla

The Strelets is designed for remote automated firing of the Igla and Igla-S surface-to-air missile by single shot, ripple or in salvo.