MilitaryQW-18 (CH-SA-11)
Missile Systemconfirmed
The QW-18 (QianWei-18) is a third-generation Chinese man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS). It is an improved variant of the QW-2, featuring an infrared seeker with enhanced resistance to countermeasures and improved target acquisition capabilities.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) |
| Introduced | 1998 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,450 km/h |
| Range | 5 km |
| Weight | 0.018 t |
History
Developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) in 1998, it is an export version of the QW-18 missile.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | confirmed |
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