Alan Minyard wrote in
:



I am curious about one thing, if this was an IR manpad, why was the
impact on the wing, well outboard of the engine?

Al Minyard

IIRC,the warhead could be the type that detonates when the seeker head
slews past some setpoint,indicating closest approach but not a direct hit.

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Jim Yanik,NRA member
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