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FN-6


HY-6 | HN-6


Overview

FN-6

Operator holding a FN-6 man portable SAM system. Note the angular conical cover for the seeker.
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Origin
China
Type
Man portable SAM system
Entered service
2000
Status
In service
Development
1990's
Developer
China - CNPMIEC
Production
Late 1990's - present
Producer
China - CNPMIEC
Number produced
Produced in quantity
Designations
FN-6 / FeiNu-6 (export designation)
HY-6 / HongYing-6 (old Chinese service)
HN-6 / HongNu-6 (new Chinese service)
Notable users
China
Pakistan

Description

Introduction

The FN-6 is a modern era man portable SAM system of Chinese origin. It was developed in parallel with the Chinese QW series to replace the older HN-5 series. In Chinese service it is known as the HongYang-6, which stands for "Red Tassel 6". This was later changed to HN-6. The export designation is FeiNu-6, which stands for "Flying Crossbow".

Design

The FN-6 missile has a conventional layout with the digital infrared seeker in the nose, followed by the warhead and the rocket motor makes up the rear half of the missile. The reusable gripstock launcher is operated by a single person. Optionally an optical sight or IFF antenna can be fitted.

Firepower

The FN-6 is a supersonic missile with a maximum range of 5.5 km or maximum altitude of 3.8 km. It can engage supersonic targets from all aspects. Against missiles and UAV's the maximum target speed is 300 m/s. The system effectiveness is quoted as 70%.

Mobility

The FN-6 is a highly mobile system since it is man portable and can be carried in any kind of vehicle. The FB-6A system uses the FN-6 missile in a truck mounted setup similar to the American Avenger system.

Users

The HN-6 is in Chinese service and available for export as the FN-6. It has been exported to a handful of nations, mostly located in Asia.

Variants

HN-6

Chinese soldiers with HN-6 man portable SAM system.
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List of FN-6 variants

FN-6
The HY-6 is a modern infrared guided man portable SAM system. It is easily distinguished by its box shaped front end of the launcher, large round battery and pointed design of the missile nose.
HY-6 / HN-6
Domestic service model of the FN-6 of man portable SAM system. This was first called the HY-6 upon introduction, which was later changed to HN-6.

Details

Facts FN-6
General
Origin
China
Type
Surface to air missile
Dimensions
Diameter
72 mm
Length
1.495 m
Wingspan
0.18 m
Weight
10.77 kg missile
16 kg including gripstock launcher with mechanical sight
Guidance
Guidance mode
Passive infra-red homing seeker
IFF system
Optional
Target speed
300 m/s oncoming
360 m/s receding
Warhead
Type
HE-fragmentation
Fuse
Proximity fuse
Engagement envelope
Propulsion
Single-stage solid propellant rocket motor, plus ejection motor
Speed
Over 600 m/s
Range
5.5 km maximum
0.5 km minimum versus receding target
0.8 km minimum versus oncoming target
Altitude
3.8 km maximum
15 m minimum
G force
18 G

Media

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