China has developed a new long-range missile for use in military helicopters. Photo: 81.com
SCMP: China successfully test-fires air-to-ground missile for military helicopters
* Long range stand-off weapon is first of its kind for People’s Liberation Army
* Missile can be used to attack ground targets, moving vehicles and even ships
China has successfully developed and tested an advanced air-to-ground missile for helicopters, according to state media.
The new weapon was put through its paces at a desert location in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region in late June, when it was fired from a helicopter and hit its intended target, China Aviation News reported.
The missile, whose name and specifications were not revealed, is a stand-off weapon, meaning it can be launched from a distance sufficient to allow attacking personnel to evade defensive fire. With its multiple guided systems, long range and capability to evade jamming, the missile is the first of its kind for China’s military, the report said.
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WNU Editor: This missile is the first of its kind for China.
