HQ-16 explained
The HQ-16 (; NATO reporting name: CH-SA-16)[2] [3] is a Chinese medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).[4] It is derived from earlier versions of the Russian Buk missile system.
Development
Development began in 2005, and was reportedly assisted by the Almaz-Antey Corporation. It was initially developed as a naval system. In late-2011, China reported the "co-development between Russia and China" of the missile was complete.
The HQ-16B was developed by late-2011.
A ground battery consists of a command post, two multifunction radars, and four to six launchers. Each launcher has six missiles.
The HQ-16 is effective in intercepting tactical ballistic missiles.[5]
Operational history
The platform for the HHQ-16, the Type 054A frigate, entered service in 2008.[6] The HQ-16A entered service in 2011.[7]
The HQ-16A entered Chinese service in 2011.[8]
Pakistan entered negotiations to purchase the missile in 2015. The LY-80s entered service with the Pakistan Army in March 2017.[9]
Variants
- HQ-16A
Original land-based variant with a range of .
- HHQ-16
Naval variant, reportedly a domestic-produced variant of the 9M317ME missile.
- HQ-16B
Improved variant with slant range exceeding .
- HQ-16C
Improved variant with slant range exceeding .
- HHQ-16C
Improved extended-range naval variant.[10]
- LY-80
Export variant.
- LY-80N
Export naval variant.
- HQ-16FE
Improved variant with range up to .[11] Operators
Sources
Notes and References
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- Book: The International Institute for Strategic Studies. The Military Balance 2023. 15 February 2023 . Routledge . London . 6 Asia .
- Web site: LY Series . Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology .
- Web site: Russian and Chinese strategic missile defense: Doctrine, capabilities, and development . Atlantic Council . 10 September 2024 . Jacob . Mezey .
- Web site: PLAN inducts Type 054A frigate into North Sea Fleet . Dominguez . Gabriel . 15 January 2018 . IHS Jane's 360 . 21 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180116015040/http://www.janes.com/article/77048/plan-inducts-type-054a-frigate-into-north-sea-fleet . 16 January 2018 . dead .
- Web site: Cazalet . Mark . Dominguez . Gabriel . Air-defence brigade under PLAGF's 78th Group Army receives HQ-16 SAM systems . Janes . 1 March 2021 . 17 November 2022.
- Web site: Cazalet . Mark . Dominguez . Gabriel . Air-defence brigade under PLAGF's 78th Group Army receives HQ-16 SAM systems . Janes . 1 March 2021 . 17 November 2022.
- Web site: Army inducts Chinese-built air defence system to its arsenal . Dawn.com . 12 March 2017 . 17 November 2022.
- Web site: Six weapons China really wants you to see . The Telegraph . 3 September 2025 . Joe . Barnes .
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- Book: The Military Balance 2024 . 13 February 2024 . International Institute for Strategic Studies . 978-1032780047 . 257.
