HQ-16

The HQ-16 (simplified Chinese: 红旗-16; traditional Chinese: 紅旗-16; pinyin: Hóng Qí-16; lit. 'Red Banner-16'; NATO reporting name: CH-SA-16) is a medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) from the People's Republic of China. It is derived from earlier versions of the Russian Buk missile system.

HQ-16
HQ-16A ground launcher
TypeSurface-to-air missile
Place of originPeople's Republic of China
Service history
In service2011 – present
Used byPrimary user: China
See Operators section for others
Production history
ManufacturerShanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST)
Specifications
Detonation
mechanism
impact / proximity
Enginerocket motor
Propellantsolid fuel
Operational
range
  • 40 kilometres (25 mi) (HQ-16/HQ-16A) (slant)
Guidance
system
  • Semi-active radar homing
Launch
platform
  • Transporter erector launcher
  • Ship
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