{
  "id": "hq-17",
  "name": "HQ-17 (SA-15A)",
  "aliases": [
    "Hongqi-17",
    "Red Flag-17"
  ],
  "domain": "missile",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "Short-range air defense missile system",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2014,
  "operators": [
    "CHN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The HQ-17 (SA-15A) Chinese Short-Range Air Defense Missile System is a multiplatform ‘system of systems', using a range of launchers, sensors, and supporting assets to operate.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Track",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": -17,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 8,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "750 hp",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 600,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_kmh",
      "v": 65,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "low",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "3D Phased Array Radar",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "The HQ-17 TLAR search radar is a 3D phased array radar with track while scan functionality, and is thought to operate in the S-band.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "IFF Antenna",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "The small antenna mounted directly above the search radar antenna is the TLAR's rectangular IFF antenna, which is used to interrogate potential targets with an IFF ping prior to…",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire Control Radar",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "The fire control radar is an either a phased array or AESA radar with electronic beam steering in azimuth and elevation, and thought to operate in the X-band.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Cassegrain Antenna",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "The small bulbous antenna mounted to the top-left corner of the fire control radar is the autonomous columns for capture of the missile.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Launch system",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "The HQ-17 missile operates using a mechanical cold-launch system. This system uses a mechanical catapult which is located inside the launch container and is powered by a pyrotechnic device.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Missile name",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "The HQ-17 TLAR (Transporter, Launcher and Radar) is equipped with the HQ-17 missile. Eight ready to launch missiles can be fitted per TLAR.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Container length",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "1,507 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Container width",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "539 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Container height",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "3,005 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Loaded container weight",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "1,053 kg",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Missile length",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "2,895 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Missile diameter",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "230 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Missile wingspan",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "650 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Propulsion",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Solid propellant, single-stage",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Guidance system",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "The missile operates on the automatic command to line-of-sight (ACLOS) radio command guidance principle. An inertial navigation system is used for part of the boost phase, with command guidance updates used for mid-course updates and the terminal guidance.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Maximum speed",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "700-800 m/s",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Target engagement range",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "1.5 km to 15 km and at altitudes from 10 m to 10 km, and is estimated to be capable of engaging crossing targets out to a maximum range of 8 km.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Warhead type",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "HE-FRAG",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Warhead weight",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "14.5 kg",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fuze type",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Radio proximity",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Maximum range",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "15.0 km",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Minimum range",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "1.5 km",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Maximum altitude",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "10.0 km",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Minimum altitude",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "10.0 m",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "HQ-17A",
      "text": "Wheeled variant.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "FM-2000",
      "text": "FM-2000 is an export version of the HQ-17A. It was first publicly revealed in 2018. It uses a Dongfeng high mobility chassis with 6x6 configuration.",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-17"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "HQ-17AE",
      "text": "This is an export variant of the HQ-17A, which was publicly revealed for the first time in video footage from CCTV on 5 March 2021. In contrast to the earlier FM-2000, the HQ-17AE appears externally identical to the HQ-17A, and it is thought that this variant…",
      "src": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "tel",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/hq-17.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-hq-17": {
      "title": "HQ-17 (SA-15A) Chinese Short-Range Air Defense Missile System",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/HQ-17_SA-15A_Chinese_Short-Range_Air_Defense_Missile_System",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}