QW missile



The QW-series are man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) developed by the People's Republic of China.

QW-1
The QW-1 (NATO reporting name: CH-SA-7) is the initial version. It is likely a copy or derivative of the Soviet 9K38 Igla-1 MANPAD.

The system was unveiled in 1994.

Variants

 * QW-1M
 * Modernized version. Also used by Kata'ib Hezbollah.


 * Anza-2
 * Version developed or produced in Pakistan.


 * Misagh-1
 * Version developed or produced in Iran. Also used by Iraqi insurgents and Kata'ib Hezbollah.


 * Misagh-2
 * Version developed or produced in Iran. According to some sources, the Misagh-2 may be a copy of the QW-1M.

QW-3
The QW-3 uses semi-active homing.

QW-18
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.