Hong Niao Series (HN-1/-2/-3)
Subsonic cruise missile
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Hong Niao Series (HN-1/-2/-3)
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Subsonic cruise missile
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1996
Description
The Hong Niao series (HN-1/-2/-3) of short- and intermediate-range cruise missiles began development in the late 1970s. These ground-, ship-, submarine-, and air-launched cruise missiles were initially based on designs of the X-600, similar to the HY-2 Silkworm. The primary goal of the HN series was to create a nuclear-capable cruise missile with a range of 3,000 km.1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
600.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Subsonic cruise missile
Basing
Ground-, ship-, submarine-launched
Range
600-3,000 km
Payload
400 kg
Length
6.4 m (7.2 m inc. boost motor)
Diameter
0.5 m
LaunchWeight
1,200 kg
Warhead
High-explosive, submunitions, or 20-90 kT nuclear
Status
Operational
InService
1996-Present
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Medium-Range Cruise Missiles (MRCM) (601 km - 1,000 km)
Air > Medium-Range Cruise Missiles (MRCM) (601 km - 1,000 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/hong-niao/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.4 m
Width
0.5 m
Height
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Weight
1200 kg
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