The FN-6 in the launch position (Source: Chinese Internet) Information

HongYing-6 (FN-6) Man-Portable Surface-to-Air Missile

Last updated: 21 December 2007

The HongYing-6 (also known as FeiNu-6 or FN-6 in its export name) is a third-generation man-portable air-defence missile system (MAPADS) developed in parallel with the QianWei series. The missile is fitted with an infrared seeker featuring strong resistance to enemy flare, solar heat, and heat from the ground. The missile has all-aspect attack capability with a single-shot hit probability of 70%. The missile features a pyramid-shape nose with a four-unit IR sensor. The launcher is fitted with an optical sight and an IFF antenna. The batteries and cooling system is fitted inside the handle under the launcher. The missile has entered the PLA service in limited numbers.

FN-6 MANPADS: The FN-6 is very different to the Qianwei series in appearance (Source: Chinese Internet)

HongYing-6 in the PLA Service: The FN-6 is in service with the PLA as HongYing-6 (Source: Chinese Internet)

Specifications

System length: N/A
System weight: 16kg
Missile length: 1.495m
Missile diameter: 0.072m
Missile weight: N/A
Propulsion: Single-stage solid rocket
Operating altitude: 0.015~3.5km
Operating range: 0.5~6km
Maximum Speed: 360m/s (head-on); 300m/s (tail-chasing)
Guidance: Infrared
Warhead: N/A