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Missile ForcesChina

HQ-17 (SA-15A)

Short-range air defense missile systemFielded 2014Pending verification

Also known as: Hongqi-17, Red Flag-17

Missile ForcesCHN
Missile length 8 m
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System
TypeShort-range air defense missile system
Alternative designationsHongqi-17, Red Flag-17
Date of introduction2014
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerChina Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)Med[1]
ConfigurationTrackMed[1]
Crew-17Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length8 m26 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
Thrust / power750 hpMed[1]
Speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Launch systemThe 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.Med[1]
Missile nameThe HQ-17 TLAR (Transporter, Launcher and Radar) is equipped with the HQ-17 missile. Eight ready to launch missiles can be fitted per TLAR.Med[1]
Container length1,507 mmMed[1]
Container width539 mmMed[1]
Container height3,005 mmMed[1]
Loaded container weight1,053 kgMed[1]
Missile length2,895 mmMed[1]
Missile diameter230 mmMed[1]
Missile wingspan650 mmMed[1]
PropulsionSolid propellant, single-stageMed[1]
Guidance systemThe 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.Med[1]
Maximum speed700-800 m/sMed[1]
Target engagement range1.5 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.Med[1]
Warhead typeHE-FRAGMed[1]
Warhead weight14.5 kgMed[1]
Fuze typeRadio proximityMed[1]
Maximum range15.0 kmMed[1]
Minimum range1.5 kmMed[1]
Maximum altitude10.0 kmMed[1]
Minimum altitude10.0 mMed[1]
Fire control
3D Phased Array RadarThe 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.Med[1]
IFF AntennaThe 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…Med[1]
Fire Control RadarThe 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.Med[1]
Cassegrain AntennaThe small bulbous antenna mounted to the top-left corner of the fire control radar is the autonomous columns for capture of the missile.Med[1]
Variants
HQ-17AWheeled variant.[1]
FM-2000FM-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.[1]
HQ-17AEThis 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…[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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. HQ-17 (SA-15A) Chinese Short-Range Air Defense Missile System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import