The MIM-46 "Mauler" is an American surface-to-air missile designed for rapid engagement of low-flying aircraft and helicopters. Developed in the 1960s, it features a compact, lightweight frame with a high-explosive fragmentation warhead and a guidance system that combines beam-riding with terminal heat-seeking, ensuring versatility against a range of aerial threats. The missile's quick reaction time and fire-and-forget capability make it ideal for front-line air defence. American units, especially those in Eastern Europe, are beginning to be issued MIM-46 vehicles, while the missile itself has proven useful in other applications.
