The QW-series (simplified Chinese: 前卫; traditional Chinese: 前衛; pinyin: Qian Wei)[1] are man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) developed by the People's Republic of China.[2]
QW-1 edit
QW-1 | |
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Type | Man-portable air-defense system |
Place of origin | China |
Specifications | |
Mass | 36 pounds (16 kg)[3] |
Operational range | 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) (maximum)[4] |
Flight ceiling | 2.5 miles (4.0 km)[3] |
Guidance system | Infrared homing[4] |
Launch platform | MANPADS |
The QW-1 (NATO reporting name: CH-SA-7)[5] is the initial version. It is likely a copy or derivative of the Soviet 9K38 Igla-1 MANPAD.[2]
The system was unveiled in 1994.[6]
Variants edit
- QW-1M
- Modernized version. Also used by Kata'ib Hezbollah.[7]
QW-2 edit
QW-3 edit
The QW-3 uses semi-active homing.[8]
QW-18 edit
The QW-18 is a new version of the MANPADS serise. It is a all-weather MANPADS system. It uses a dual-band passive infrared seeker, the target plume and skinning two heat detection. The QW-18A features electric-servo control actuators to increase guidance and flight characteristics.
- Range: 500 to 5,000 m
- Altitude: 10 to 4,000 m.
See also edit
- Anza (missile)
- The FN-6 and HN-5 are other Chinese man-portable surface-to-air missiles.
- FIM-92 Stinger
- Qaem
- Misagh-2
- Grom (missile)
- Mistral (missile)
References edit
Bibliography edit
- Chinese Tactics (PDF). Washington, D.C.: United States Department of the Army. 9 August 2021. ATP 7-100.3.
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