Hongniao
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The HN (reported short for Hong Niao, or Hongniao, 红鸟 meaning Red Bird) missiles are a series of turbofan powered Chinese land attack cruise missiles, based on the X-600.
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Hongniao (HN) | |
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Type | Land attack cruise missiles |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | late 1999 to present |
Used by | China |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | New New Electrical Factory (新新电机厂) in Shanghai |
Produced | late 1990s |
Specifications | |
Mass | 1.6 – 2.5 ton |
Warhead | conventional or nuclear warheads |
Detonation mechanism | Proximity / semi-armor-piercing |
Engine | turbofan |
Propellant | liquid fuel |
Operational range | 600 to 3,000+ km [1][2] |
Flight altitude | 40 to 100 meter above sea and ground |
Maximum speed | ≈ Mach 0.7 – 0.9 |
Guidance system | TERCOM / Inertial guidance/ TV / Imaging infrared homing |
Launch platform | Xian H-6, Xian JH-7, ships, submarines, & ground launchers |
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