FH-901
The CH-901, also known as the FH-901, is a type of loitering munition developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), unveiled in 2016, part of the Rainbow series.
Also recorded as CASC CH-901
FH-901
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- Name
- CH-901 / FH-901
- Field
- loitering munition
- Region
- People's Republic of China
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Key facts
Key facts
• Is Missile — yes • Name — CH-901 / FH-901 • Origin — China • Type — anti-ship, anti-tank, land-attack missile / loitering munition • Manufacturer — China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) • Production Date — 2016-present • Speed — Stanard: Cruise: Terminal: • Filling — of HE / HE-Frag / HEAT shaped charge / camera head • Guidance — electro-optical seeker • Launch Platform — Air, ground-launched
Design
Design
The CH-901 can be prepared and launched from its tube in 3 minutes. The drone then dashes to its target area at, where it flies around for up to 60 minutes, at, and at an altitude of. Once a target is located using the drones electro-optical guidance, it dives onto its target at and detonates its warhead. The CH-901 can carry a high explosive warhead, a fragmentation charge, a shaped charge for penetrating armor, or a camera for reconnaissance. The drones can also be launched in waves to swarm and overwhelm enemies.
Launch platform
Launch platform
The drone can be deployed in several ways; it can be carried by soldiers in the field and launched out of a tube, as well as from vehicles, aircraft, and UCAVs. In 2020, China unveiled a Dongfeng Mengshi truck fitted with 48 launch tubes for CH-901 loitering munitions. The CH-901 can also be launched from the new FH-97 loyal wingman drone, which was unveiled at Airshow China in 2021.
Specifications
Specifications
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