MANPADS facts

Deadly: MANPADS hit an aircraft within three to ten seconds of being fired. Impacts are often lethal.

Highly portable and concealable: MANPADS typically weigh less than 40 pounds and are less than 5 feet long.

Inexpensive and easy to acquire: MANPADS are readily available worldwide and can be purchased for under $5000.

Easy to use: MANPADS are "fire and forget" weapons, meaning that once fired they operate with no further action from the gunner.