HQ-7B (FM-90)
6x6 short-range air defense missile systemFielded 2006Pending verification
Missile ForcesCHN
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type6x6 short-range air defense missile system
Date of introduction2006
ProliferationAt least 4 countries
Dimensions and weight
Protection
Hull ArmorArmor of this vehicle provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.Med[1]
Variants
HQ-7BThe HQ-7B is an upgraded version of the HQ-7 designed to provide improved performance against advanced maneuvering targets flying a terrain following profile.[1]
HQ-7AThe HQ-7A is thought to be the original designation for the upgraded HQ-7 that was unveiled in 1998. It introduced changes to the radar and improved tracking and engagement range over the original HQ-7.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
The launch vehicle is fitted with a new dual-band monopulseTELAR Vehicle
Med[1]- Type
- TELAR Vehicle
HQ-7 MissileAll-weather short-range anti-air missile
Med[1]- Range
- 11 km7 mi · 6 nmi
- Quantity
- 4 x HQ-7 Missiles
- Type
- All-weather short-range anti-air missile
- Guidance
- semi-active radar homing electro-optical sensors Infra-red search and track
- Warhead
- HE-FRAG
- Warhead weight
- 13 kg
- Speed
- 1,200 m/s
- Length
- 2.35 m
The original HongQi 7 (HQ-7) short-range air defense missile system has been developed in China in the 1980s. It was a copy of the French Crotale.
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- HQ-7B (FM-90) Chinese 6x6 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
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
- 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 2.0)