9 Portable Air Defense Missiles That Changed the Rules of Air Combat

8. QW-4: China's Modern Air Defense Solution

The QW-4 MANPADS of China show the nation's rising advanced weapon development capability. This contemporary system combines better seeker technology, advanced digital signal processing, and increased countermeasures' resilience. In urban warfare situations, the QW-4 is especially useful because of its all-aspect engagement capacity and ability to operate in crowded surroundings. While keeping efficacy against larger aircraft, its improved proximity fuze and expanding rod warhead improve lethality against tiny targets. The system's strong construction and simplified maintenance needs fit for long field deployment.