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Stinger - Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Weapon Guide

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Stinger is a single-shot weapon, unlocked once you reach Level 30. Designated the FIM-92, it was designed in the United States by Raytheon Missile systems with the intent to replace the ageing FIM-43 Redeye. It entered service with the US military in 1981. The Stinger relies on infrared homing to guide itself to the target once fired. It locks on to an aircraft's hot exhaust ports until it's close to the target, at which point it diverts towards the main airframe. The Stinger is a 70mm diameter missile, 1.5m long, and weighs 10kg. It's effective payload is 3kg of high explosive with an impact fuze, meaning that the Stinger must strike the target to kill. In-game, the Stinger is only capable of firing when locked on - it can not be used against targets other than air support. Usage is very simple - aim, lock and fire. Hold the target in the sight for a couple of seconds and the high-pitched long beep means the Stinger is ready to fire. You get two missiles with the Stinger, and can restock with Scavenger, allowing you to take out all but the most resilient support. It's possible that an errant missile may strike the ground, and can get you kills, but it's a very rare occurrence. UAVs and Counter UAVs are the easiest air support to shoot down - as long as you can spot them. They move silently and are a relatively small target, but once spotted a single missile will down them, denying the enemy any radar advantage. Harriers are among the most common prey of Stinger missiles - they are loud, stationary targets that lack any countermeasures against the Stinger. They're also dangerous when left in the sky - harriers will often turn a seven killstreak into an altogether more dangerous eleven, so shooting them down promptly should be your prime concern. Attack Helicopters also lack countermeasures and can be downed with one missile, but they are mobile an

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  • Originally Aired July 11, 2010
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