CNPMIEC FeiNn-6 (HongYing-6) / FN-6 (Flying Crossbow)

MAN-Portable, Air Defense System (MANPADS) [ 1999 ]

CNPMIEC of China produced the lightweight FN-6 series MANPADS for use against low-flying aircraft.

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The FeiNU-6 (FN-6 or HongYinh-6) is an indigenously-designed and produced third generation man-portable Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system of China. The weapon is similar in battlefield scope to the American FIM-92 "Stinger" and Russian 9K338 "Igla" series shoulder-launched missile products. The Chinese FN-6 relies on passive infrared to achieve its engagement, tracking and destruction of low-flying aircraft, primarily helicopters and attack aircraft. Its name translates to "Flying Crossbow".

Overall weight of the FN-6 (complete system) is approximately 16 kilograms with a running length of 1,500mm and caliber of 72mm. Maximum firing range is 6,000 meters while the missile can reach up to 3,800 meters, flying at speeds nearing 600 meters-per-second while propelled by a single-stage solid-fueled rocket motor.

The base FN-6 MANPAD family has since grown to include several related forms: The FN-16 debuted in late 2008 as an improved product with increased accuracy and reliability. The HN-6 has come along supporting new optics and Fire Control System (FCS). Performance has, once again, been improved through this new mark. The FN-6A has been forged as part of a vehicle-mounted, turret-operated variant supported by a 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) for local defense. The ZBL-09 ADS is a similar-minded Air Defense System (ADS) revealed in late 2012 relying on the FN-16 missile (tube-launched) system coupled to a 30mm Gatling-style autocannon.©MilitaryFactory.com

It has been widely reported that the FN-6 has seen its baptism of fire in the hands of Free Syrian Army forces in the years-long Syrian Civil War (2011-Present). It is responsible for the downing of at least one Syrian Air Force helicopter (an Mil Mi-8 transport). In Iraq, ISIS fighters have also been credited with downing an Iraqi Army Mil Mi-35 gunship with a Chinese-made FN-6.

Beyond China, the FN-6 system has been officially taken into service by the forces of Bangladesh, Cambodia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines and Sudan.©MilitaryFactory.com

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China National Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CNPMIEC) - China
Manufacturer(s)

Bangladesh; China; Cambodia; Iraq; Malaysia; Pakistan; Peru; Philippines; Sudan; Syria
Operators

1999
Service Year

China
National Origin

ANTI-AIRCRAFT
Ability to engage low-flying aerial threats.

1,500 mm
(59.06 inches)
Overall Length

1,500 mm
(59.06 inches)
Barrel Length

35.27 lb
(16.00 kg)
Empty Weight

Passive InfraRed Homing
Action

72mm
Caliber(s)
May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.

Single-Shot
Rounds

Integrated Optics
Sights

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12,464 feet
(3,799 meters | 4,155 yards)
Max Effective Range

6
Rounds-per-Minute
Rate-of-Fire

1,970 ft/sec
(600 m/sec)
Muzzle Velocity

FenNu-6 "HongYing-6" - Base Series Designation

FN-6 "Flying Crossbow" - Alternative Designation

FN-16

HN-6

FN-6A

FB-6A

ZBL-09 ADS

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CNPMIEC FeiNn-6 (HongYing-6) / FN-6 (Flying Crossbow)

MAN-Portable, Air Defense System (MANPADS) [ 1999 ]

CNPMIEC of China produced the lightweight FN-6 series MANPADS for use against low-flying aircraft.

Specifications