HQ-12 (KS-1) Chinese Medium-Range Air Defense Missile System
HQ-12
Mobile Air Defense Missile System
Other
Basic Information
Name
HQ-12 (KS-1) Chinese Medium-Range Air Defense Missile System
Designation
HQ-12
Alternate Designation
HQ-12; KS-1; FT-2100
Equipment Type
Mobile Air Defense Missile System
Manufacturer
Jiangnan Space Industry, also known as Base 061
Date of Introduction
1996
Description
The HQ-12 (KS-1) Chinese Medium-Range Air Defense Missile System is designed to engage enemy aircraft and helicopters at all altitudes of their combat application, day and night in any weather conditions.
Ground Specifications
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon
missile
Active Protection
None
Range
50.0 km
Variants
HQ-12A (KS-1A)
This version has clipped tip wings and fins, has an increased range of 50 km, and a maximum intercept altitude of 27 km.
HQ-12B (KS-2)
INA
HQ-12C (KS-1C)
INA
System
Alternative Designation
HQ-12; KS-1; FT-2100
Type
Medium-Range Air Defense Missile System
Manufacturer
Jiangnan Space Industry, also known as Base 061
Crew
INA
Chassis
HY 2220 6 × 6 truck, but the launch vehicles may vary.
Mission
The HQ-12 (KS-1) Chinese Medium-Range Air Defense Missile System is designed to engage enemy aircraft and helicopters at all altitudes of their combat application, day and night in any weather conditions.
Displacement Time
less than 30 min
Emplacement Time
less than 30 min
Note
A typical HQ-12 battery has a phased-array radar guidance station, four twin-missile launch vehicles on a HY 2220 6 × 6 truck chassis, a communications vehicle, a command and control vehicle, and associated support vehicles.
Dimensions
Note
HY 2220 6 × 6 truck, but the launch vehicle may vary.
Automotive
Note
HY 2220 6 × 6 truck, but the launch vehicle may vary.
Missile System
Name
LSD HQ-12
Missile Length
5.56 m
Missile Diameter
0.4 m
Missile Weight
900 kg
Warhead Type
HE blast/fragmentation
Warhead Weight
100 kg
Guidance System
Command
Propulsion
Solid propellant
Maximum Flight Speed
1,200 m/s
Maximum Target Speed
750 m/s
Minimum Range of Fire
7 km
Maximum Range of Fire at target speed up to 720m/sec
38 km
Maximum Range of Fire at target speed up to 420m/sec
42 km
Maximum Range of Fire at target speed up to 320m/sec
50 km
Altitude at Sea Level
0-3,000 m
Basic Load
2 x Missiles per launch vehicle.
Fire Control System and Radar
Fire Control System
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Radar
Name
SJ-202 Radar
Band
G-Band
Maximum Range
27 km
Maxaimum Number of Targets
50 ea
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
No
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Radar Guided Missile Systems
Land > Air Defense > Radar Guided Missile Systems
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
0.4 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
China
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