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FIM-43 Redeye
The FIM-43 Redeye was produced for U.S. Army in the 70's, 80's and early 90's before it was replaced with the FIM-92A Stinger. It had a weight of 18.3lbs and was just under 4' long. It had an effective range of 14,800ft with a M222 Blast-fragmentation warhead. The warhead weighed 2.35lbs and detonated via an impact fuze. It had a top speed of Mach 1.7 and was guided via infrared homing.
Specifications
(1968-1995)
Type: Manportable surface-to-air missile
Caliber: 70mm Missile, M222 Blast-fragmentation warhead
Capacity: 1 Missile
Fire Modes: Infrared Homing
The FIM-43 Redeye has appeared used by the following actors in the following films, video games, and television series:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Son of the Pink Panther | Lugash soldier | 1993 | ||
| The Pentagon Wars | US Army soldier | Experimental anti-armor weapon | 1998 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covert Affairs | "In the Light" | 2010 | ||
| Nikita - Season 2 | Andrew Hinkson | Division Agent Wyatt | "Doublecross" (S2E16), depicted as an unguided rocket launcher | 2011 - 2012 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker | Incorrectly shown being able to engage ground targets | 2010 |