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Missile ForcesChina

HQ-9

Long-range surface-to-air missile systemIn serviceFielded 1997Pending verification

Also known as: CH-SA-9, Hong Qi-9

Missile ForcesCHN
HQ-9
Photo: Jian Kang · CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeLong-range surface-to-air missile system
Alternative designationsCH-SA-9, Hong Qi-9
Date of introduction1997
ProliferationAt least 5 countries
ManufacturerCPMIECMed[1]
System reaction time10 secondsMed[1]
Flight performance
ChassisTai'an TAS5501 10 x 10 high mobility cross country truckMed[1]
EngineDeutz Turbocharged DieselMed[1]
Thrust / power517 hpMed[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range200 km124 mi · 108 nmiMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control / radarHT-233 Radar; Primary Target Radar; Primary radar for the HQ-9. Fire Control Radar (Some reports state that this radar can also search and target like the radar found the the U.S. Patriot system); Type 305B Radar; Standar Search Radar; Standard search radar for HQ-9. This 3-D radar has an antenna height of 3.5 meters, Med[1]
GuidanceTrack via Missile (TVM) semi-active radar homingMed[1]
Variants
HQ-9AUpgraded electronics and software. Production began by 2013. Range: 200 km. Altitude: 30,000 m. Dual seeker. Improved electronic equipment and software provide the HQ-9A with higher accuracy and probability of kill. Can have semi-active radar homing (SARH).[1]
HQ-9B / HHQ-9BRange: 200 km. Altitude: 30,000 m. Dual seeker. Found on the LUYANG III class destroyers in 2014. Longer 300 km range; an additional seeker provides semi-active radar homing (SARH) and infrared homing modes.[1]
HQ-9CExpected to have an active radar homing mode. Currently in development; incorporates fully active radar homing,[1]
HHQ-9Naval variant identical to HQ-9; launched from VLS tubes in Lanzhou class destroyers.[1]
HHQ-9ANaval variant identical to HQ-9A.[1]
HQ-19The HQ-19 is an Anti-Ballistic Missile Interceptor that includes a solid phased array radar for early warning. It is reported that the X band phased array radar can detect targets at a distance of 4,000 km.[1]
FT-2000Anti-radiation system; range of up to 100 km.[1]
FD-2000Identical to original HQ-9, but designed for export with minor electronic improvements.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
HQ-9 interceptorLong-range surface-to-air missile
Med[1]
Range
200 km124 mi · 108 nmi
Guidance
Inertial guidance in the initial stages with radio command mid-course correction and TVM for end game.
Warhead
HE-FRAG
Warhead weight
180 kg
Summary

Chinese long-range, track-via-missile surface-to-air missile system on 8x8 and 10x10 trucks, filling a role similar to the S-300PMU. The FT-2000 is a related anti-radiation export variant.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaMoroccoPakistanTurkmenistanUzbekistan
Sources
  1. HQ-9 (SA-9) Chinese 8x8 Long-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
  • 2026-10-05 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-05 Editorial correction: Removed radio-set data copied from another card; corrected aliases and summary
  • 2026-10-05 Added photo (CC BY 3.0)