QW-19 Chinese Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS)
QW-19
Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS)
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Basic Information
Name
QW-19 Chinese Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS)
Designation
QW-19
Alternate Designation
QW-19
Equipment Type
Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS)
Manufacturer
CASIC
Date of Introduction
2013
Description
The QW-19 Chinese Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS) is reported to employ a new digital seeker technology that gives the system a much higher jamming immunity compared with the other older models of the QW series. The missiles dual-band imaging infrared (IIR) seeker allegedly provides enhanced performance in both target acquisition and target lock-on prior to launch. The QW-19 boasts strong anti-jamming capabilities thanks to its composite "trigger + laser proximity" fuse and digital information processing technology. This allows the missile to explode upon contact or near the target, which is particularly effective against small targets such as cruise missiles and low-flying helicopters.
Ground Specifications
Range
6.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
QW-19
Type
Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS)
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)
Launcher
The systems firing unit (known in NATO as the gripstock) is of the older type and designated SK-19. This is different compared with previous QW series systems and has a revised battery and improved cooling system that allows the missile to engage targets head-on.
Guidance System
IIR (digital dual band)
Control
The missile has two fins towards the front and four tail fins at the rear. The missile uses an electric servo unit.
Propulsion
1 solid propellant (eject motor); 1 solid propellant (sustain stage)
Fuze
laser, proximity, impact
Maximum Range
3.2 n miles (6 km; 3.7 miles)
Minimum Range
0.3 n miles (0.5 km; 0.3 miles)
Maximum Altitude
4,000 m (13,123 ft)
Minimum Altitude
10 m (33 ft)
Optics
Optical and IR sights are available as optional devices.
Dimensions
Missile Launcher Length
1.576 m
Missile Launcher Diameter
72 mm
Missile Length
INA
Missile Diameter
72 mm
Weight (Launcher and Missile)
16.5 kg
Image Sources
Notes
https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/indonesia-enhances-technical-skills-with-qw-3-and-qw-19-missile-training; https://www.militarydrones.org.cn/c/man-portable-air-defense-missiles_0063; https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/qw-19.htm; https://en.topwar.ru/153592-kak-strany-azii-ukrepljajut-svoju-pvo-net-predela-raznoobraziju-podhodov.html
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS)
Land > Air Defense > Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS)
Filter Label
Q
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.58 m
Width
0.07 m
Height
—
Weight
16.5 kg
Operators (1)
China
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