And "Mistral" is a play on words with the wind called Mistral. It's a very strong wind that blows in my region, the south of France. The Romans were already talking about it when they invaded my region.
I dig the naming convention of this missile, like where cars or other vehicles are named after significant named winds, like Pagani has the Zonda and the Huayra (and VW had the Siccarro). (but not trite, obvious stuff like Tornado, Hurricane, Typhoon, Cyclone, etc... though the GMC Typhoon IS really f'n cool!) Chinook, Bora, Harmattan, Simoon, Buran... Others?
Also about the "why a man-transportable over a man-portable ?" Is that France had a very high degree of motorization of frontline units compared to lot of armies during the time it was developed (still true today, even if lot of armies have catched up since), meaning there was less of a need for man-portable missiles.
@@murphy7801Tell me about it, the AMX 10RC, I dreamed to race one on highways, the record from around me is 115 km/h, with his 105mm that was my dream car 😂
France doesn't use the MPCV. A future Serval variant with a remote controlled turret and 2 ready to fire missiles + machine gun is due to enter service around 2027. And "unofficially", mistrals shot down a bunch of shaheds and Russian cruise missiles in Ukraine.
This vid is another well researched, well organized, and well communicated set of information about a weapon system that isn't covered as well on other channels, or on Wikipedia. The combination of info about the history behind the system, its statistics, and an analysis of its applications is a welcome change from channels like 'Breaking defense', 'Defense Squad' 'Dung Tran', 'Now I Found Out', and other amateurs. (It's more like 'Horizon', 'Not What You Think', and other semi-expert outlets- approaching content as detailed as that from experts like the ISW, Janes, Sub Brief, H.I. Sutton, etc.... I'd recommend any/all of those channels, BTW, if anyone here isn't already following them: So, let's give this vid its well earned +1, as usual (it deserves more!). I look forward to more content from this channel, which is at the very top end for well organized and succinct summaries of information about it's subject, particularly for semi-laypersons like myself (it isn't for experts-, but, is still valuable!). CHEERS! 😎
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My country uses both the Mistral and FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS. The former is used to guard the Presidential Palace and naval ships, while the Stinger is used by Special Forces and Army.
I think a manpad not being a shoulder fired is a big disadvantage. Because manpads like the mistral and RBS-70 require that you set up a stand/base while something like the igla or stinger or starstreak are faster to deploy. Just think if an aircraft just did an attack run on you, how much faster could you engage with a stinger vs mistral as it flys away. Now this doesn’t mean having a stand is a bad thing, I just think they should have an option for both static use and shoulder fired. Like how the starstreak can either be shoulder fired or has a stand. Edit: I made this comment before finishing the video. I see now that it’s not really comparable to a stinger. Which makes me think that militaries that use this should still have a manpad available to their forces
You can't have your cake and eat it too, if your missile is bigger it's more effective, faster with superior maneuverability and 3 times the explosive charge. It's just not the same class of weapon.
@@CROM-on1bz ya I agree, that’s why I added the edit. It also brings into question why the US doesn’t have something in between stinger and the new M-SHORAD being developed/made. We have the Avenger system but that’s a whole humvee with stingers and a 50 cal.
@@omarrp14 Perhaps the need is not felt and the different systems operated seem sufficient to them. The French and American doctrines, although close, are not identical.
And "Mistral" is a play on words with the wind called Mistral. It's a very strong wind that blows in my region, the south of France. The Romans were already talking about it when they invaded my region.
I dig the naming convention of this missile, like where cars or other vehicles are named after significant named winds, like Pagani has the Zonda and the Huayra (and VW had the Siccarro).
(but not trite, obvious stuff like Tornado, Hurricane, Typhoon, Cyclone, etc... though the GMC Typhoon IS really f'n cool!)
Chinook, Bora, Harmattan, Simoon, Buran... Others?
@@bholdr----0 Rafale, pour les commander tous..
@@bholdr----0Siccarro?? You mean sirocco?
Le mistral gagnant 😂😂😂
Is Mistral a strong wind headling Northwest? In Chinese military media, Mistral is translated as Northwest Wind😅
Also about the "why a man-transportable over a man-portable ?" Is that France had a very high degree of motorization of frontline units compared to lot of armies during the time it was developed (still true today, even if lot of armies have catched up since), meaning there was less of a need for man-portable missiles.
The French love everything with wheels
@@murphy7801Tell me about it, the AMX 10RC, I dreamed to race one on highways, the record from around me is 115 km/h, with his 105mm that was my dream car 😂
France doesn't use the MPCV.
A future Serval variant with a remote controlled turret and 2 ready to fire missiles + machine gun is due to enter service around 2027.
And "unofficially", mistrals shot down a bunch of shaheds and Russian cruise missiles in Ukraine.
Finally. A new video, and an excellent one. Thanks. Worthed to wait.
This vid is another well researched, well organized, and well communicated set of information about a weapon system that isn't covered as well on other channels, or on Wikipedia. The combination of info about the history behind the system, its statistics, and an analysis of its applications is a welcome change from channels like 'Breaking defense', 'Defense Squad' 'Dung Tran', 'Now I Found Out', and other amateurs. (It's more like 'Horizon', 'Not What You Think', and other semi-expert outlets- approaching content as detailed as that from experts like the ISW, Janes, Sub Brief, H.I. Sutton, etc....
I'd recommend any/all of those channels, BTW, if anyone here isn't already following them: So, let's give this vid its well earned +1, as usual (it deserves more!). I look forward to more content from this channel, which is at the very top end for well organized and succinct summaries of information about it's subject, particularly for semi-laypersons like myself (it isn't for experts-, but, is still valuable!).
CHEERS! 😎
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My country uses both the Mistral and FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS. The former is used to guard the Presidential Palace and naval ships, while the Stinger is used by Special Forces and Army.
We use " Mistrial" in our army. Best greets from Serbia 🇷🇸
And soon Rafale 🍷🗿
Love to learn about the french stuff 🇫🇷
keep up the good work man !
هذا مانباد لأن الجندي لا يستطيع حمله وتشغيله بمفرده بل يجب أن يستخدم حامل حتى يتمكن من تشغيله
Does Ukraine use the MIstral?
Yes. They don't have it as part of their regular equipment, but some have been provided by european countries.
What is the canaster they screwed to the launch tube front? Coolant for the IR seeker? Battery?
I love your intro lol
This video didn't have the list of users :(
For some reason I always nerd out with the list of users.
Maybe there were too many to mention.
Or just Google it. Duh.
9:38 are a few mentioned and on Wiki you can find about 40 user states
I think a manpad not being a shoulder fired is a big disadvantage. Because manpads like the mistral and RBS-70 require that you set up a stand/base while something like the igla or stinger or starstreak are faster to deploy.
Just think if an aircraft just did an attack run on you, how much faster could you engage with a stinger vs mistral as it flys away.
Now this doesn’t mean having a stand is a bad thing, I just think they should have an option for both static use and shoulder fired. Like how the starstreak can either be shoulder fired or has a stand.
Edit: I made this comment before finishing the video. I see now that it’s not really comparable to a stinger. Which makes me think that militaries that use this should still have a manpad available to their forces
You can't have your cake and eat it too, if your missile is bigger it's more effective, faster with superior maneuverability and 3 times the explosive charge. It's just not the same class of weapon.
@@CROM-on1bz ya I agree, that’s why I added the edit. It also brings into question why the US doesn’t have something in between stinger and the new M-SHORAD being developed/made. We have the Avenger system but that’s a whole humvee with stingers and a 50 cal.
@@omarrp14 Perhaps the need is not felt and the different systems operated seem sufficient to them. The French and American doctrines, although close, are not identical.
@@CROM-on1bz lol I wouldn’t say they are close. But ya for sure our difference in doctrine will influence our need in equipment.
@@omarrp14 They don't really have a choice but to be close since they operate within the same NATO structure.
i dont have actual info, but i would find it quite likely that Finland has send its stored Mistrals to "ukraine"..
i never get tired of french content
Great video, can you Starstreak at some point please
Agreed! I'd love to see a video on the starstreak too!
Actually in French service le station has installed a small tray with a plate of cheese, a cup of wine and a baguette.
Well these are even not in the option list, we have them on the standard type. At least we eat healthy food 😁😂
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*Good Video 👍🏻*