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The HN-5 (or Hong Ying-5 Red Tassel) is a family of first generation Chinese man-portable air-defense systems (MANPAD) based on Soviet technology. The literal translation of Hong Ying is Red Tassel but HN abbreviation is used to avoid confusion with HY (Hai Ying or Sea Eagle) series anti-ship missiles of Silkworm missile family. The HN-5 series in Chinese hands has been phased out in front-line and first line reserve units by QW series MANPAD but still being used by militia units.