QW-18
Man-portable infrared guided surface-to-air missileFielded 2007Pending verification
Missile ForcesCHN
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMan-portable infrared guided surface-to-air missile
Date of introduction2007
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
Variants
QW-1MQW-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…[1]
QW-1AQW-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.[1]
QW-11 (QW-1G)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.[1]
QW-18QW-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.[1]
QW-2QW-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…[1]
QW-3This 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.[1]
QW-4The 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.[1]
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.
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- QW-18 Chinese Man-Portable Infrared Guided Surface-to-Air Missile, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
Published/updated 2026-10-05 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import