manpad

/ˈmænˌpæd/
noun
  1. A shoulder-fired, portable anti-aircraft missile system designed to be operated by one person.
    • Security forces confiscated a manpad at the border checkpoint.
    • The military trained soldiers to use a manpad to defend against enemy helicopters.
    • Modern manpads use infrared guidance to track aircraft.
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