HQ-16A
HQ-16A
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Basic Information
Name
HQ-16A
Designation
HQ-16A
Alternate Designation
HHQ-16, HHQ-16A
Equipment Type
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation CASIC
Date of Introduction
2008
Description
The HQ-16 is a medium-range vertically-launched surface-to-air missile (SAM) developed by China to provide air defense for surface ships. The new missile system was be deployed onboard the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 054A/Jiangkai II frigates beginning in 2008. The HQ-16 missile technology and design is based on the Russian 9M38 missile used by the Buk-M1 and Buk-M2 ground-based air defense systems. The HQ-16/A features a maximum range of up to 50 kilometers and a top speed in excess of Mach 3.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
3457.0 km/h
Range
50.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
HHQ-16, HHQ-16A
Origin
China
Contractor
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation CASIC
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2008
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — Max Range
50,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed
3,457 kph
Variants
Variant 1
HQ-16A
Variant 2
HQ-16B
Variant 3
HQ-16C
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001874
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (2)
China
Pakistan
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