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| Hongniao (HN) | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
- ^ "Hong Niao Series (HN-1/-2/-3)". Missile Threat.
- ^ "DH-10 / CJ-10 / Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM)". www.globalsecurity.org.