JERNAS - Rapier Mk 2

JERNAS is the export name for the Rapier FSC (Field Standard C) air defence system. JERNAS is based on the Rapier Mk 2 missile and launcher which is in service with the British Army and Royal Air Force, the Blindfire tracking radar and the Dagger surveillance radar. JERNAS provides defence against unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles, and fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The Rapier missile is capable of engaging supersonic, low level, high manoeuvrability aircraft and can be towed behind medium size vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers. It is air-portable by transport aircraft or helicopters. ~link