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Land attack cruise missiles
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
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