QW-2 Vanguard 2
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The QW-2 Vanguard 2 is a Chinese all-aspect man-portable infrared guided surface to air missile. It isn't clear when the missile first entered service, but it is likely to have been between 1998 and 2002. [1]
[edit] Description
The missile is similar in many respects to the SA-16 Igla-1 missile system, although it is slightly shorter, and has a different seeker head.
[edit] Specifications
- Length: 1.59 m
- Missile and launcher weight: 18 kg
- Missile: 11.32 kg
- Velocity: 600 m/s
- Warhead: 1.42 kg HE-fragmentation
- Engagement range: 500 to 6000 m
- Engagement altitude: 10 to 3500 m
- Reaction time: < 5 seconds
[edit] See also
- The HQ-7, HN-5 and QW-1 Vanguard are other Chinese man portable surface to air missiles.
[edit] References
- Jane's Land Based Air Defence 2005-2006.
[edit] External links
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