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The QW-2 MANPADS Anti-Aircraft Missle System

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The QW-2 MANPADS Anti-Aircraft Missile System

By: Garrick He

The QW-2 or Qianwei (Vanguard)-2 is a new generation of Man-Portable Air-Defense system (MANPADS) missile. The QW-2 is characterized by passive homing, high portability, and infrared guidance. The system is designed for ground combat troops to use against airborne threats such as helicopters and low-flying aircraft.

• Effective Range: 5000m
• Maximum altitude: 3500m
• Reaction time: 5 seconds
• Maximun velocity: Mach 2
• "Fire and Forget" Infrared seeker
• Missile weight: 11.32 kg
• Warhead weight: 1.42 kg
• Storage Life: 8 years

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