1000th PIORUN MANPADS came off the production line at MESKO S.A.

The missile set manufactured in the Company since 2016 has already gained recognition and reputation not only in the Polish Army, but also on foreign markets, as evidenced by contracts recently signed with USA and Estonia. It is undeniable value is also evidenced by the growing interest coming from different parts of the world. Piorun is a modern product based on Polish technology that works well on the modern battlefield and collects excellent opinions among the users.

 

The meeting with the staff of the missile division involved in MANPADS production organized on this occasion was attended by Member of the Management Board for Development Dr Eng. Przemysław Kowalczuk and Deputy Director of the Missile Division Konrad Piotrowicz.

-This product is not only a real showcase of the Company, but also a perfect proof that the effectiveness of the missile set is influenced by many components at each production stage. The entire team is responsible for its success: not only designers or technologists, but also specialists in the assembly of individual components and final quality control. It is their activities that combine all elements into one unique whole – said Member of the Management Board for Development, Dr Eng. Przemysław Kowalczuk.

 

The 1000th Piorun produced this month is an important milestone for the Company in the development of its rocket production capacity. It is also a confirmation of the increase in the production capacity that has taken place recently in the Company, which provides a strong foundation and new opportunities to conclude future contracts with partners from all over the world.

 

PIORUN MANPADS is designed for destroying aircrafts, helicopters, UAVs and winged rockets. The missile has a fuse equipped with a proximity sensor, which allows for destroying the target in case of its close passing. The modernized launcher also features an additional day sight and a thermal vision sight, allowing the operator for efficient set usage also in the night conditions. Missile set has a new starting mechanism, that allows among others selection of: pursuit-collision mode, target type, weather conditions, performs Friend or Foe inquiry, communicates with optical and thermal imaging sights, can be equipped with an authorization system.