{
  "id": "qw-18",
  "name": "QW-18",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "missile",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "Man-portable infrared guided surface-to-air missile",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2007,
  "operators": [
    "CHN",
    "RUS"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 2,
  "summary": "QW-18 is a new all-climate man transportable shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile system, with outstanding anti-interference function of the infrared, to attack the enemy to all low-altitude, low altitude strikes, and speeds of 300 m / s following a variety of flying target.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Guidance",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Infrared Imaging Guidance System",
      "src": [
        "weg-qw-18"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "QW-1M",
      "text": "QW-1M is a development of QW-1, and first revealed in Zhuhai Air Show. The missile is considered as a third generation MANPAD by Chinese, and many domestic Chinese media sources claim that it is the Chinese equivalent of Soviet SA-18 Grouse, which it strongly…",
      "src": [
        "weg-qw-18"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "QW-1A",
      "text": "QW-1A is a derivative of QW-1M, with the adaptation of man-portable radar weighing 30 kg and a range of 15 km, and it is carried by the observer.",
      "src": [
        "weg-qw-18"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "QW-11 (QW-1G)",
      "text": "QW-11 is a development of QW family that is specifically designed to engage terrain hugging cruise missiles, while retaining the capability of engaging low-flying aircraft. QW-11 was first revealed at Zhuhai Air Show in 2002.",
      "src": [
        "weg-qw-18"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "QW-18",
      "text": "QW-18 is the development of the QW-11G with an improved seeker. QW-18 first appeared in Zhuai Air Show with QW-11 and QW-11G in 2002.",
      "src": [
        "weg-qw-18"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "QW-2",
      "text": "QW-2 is a missile with all aspect attack capability and improved ECCM capability. There are two types of seeker for QW-2: the first is the dual band infrared passive seeker first revealed in 1998, and an imaging IR (ImIR) seeker has been designed sometimes…",
      "src": [
        "weg-qw-18"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "QW-3",
      "text": "This is the Chinese equivalent of French Mistral missile, with fuse developed from that of QW-2. The missile is unique among Chinese MANPAD in that this is the only surface-to-air missile that adopts the semi-active laser guidance similar to AGM-114 Hellfire.",
      "src": [
        "weg-qw-18"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "QW-4",
      "text": "The newest member of QW series with the fuze similar to that of QW-2, and a new thermal imaging seeker. The new fully electric control surfaces provide smoother flight path curves, thus greatly improved accuracy.",
      "src": [
        "weg-qw-18"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Anza Mk 2",
      "text": "INA",
      "src": [
        "weg-qw-18"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "tel",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/qw-18.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-qw-18": {
      "title": "QW-18 Chinese Man-Portable Infrared Guided Surface-to-Air Missile",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/QW-18_Chinese_Man-Portable_Infrared_Guided_Surface-to-Air_Missile",
      "published": "2026-10-05",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}