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Land ForcesChina

Type 92 Yitian

6x6 self-propelled short-range air-defense systemFielded 2009Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
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System
Type6x6 self-propelled short-range air-defense system
Date of introduction2009
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Combat weight16 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisThe Yitian can be mounted to a variety of vehiclesMed[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYes, on WMZ-551Med[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, on WMZ-551Med[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemIn Chinese service, a Yitian battery consists of a command vehicle, six Yitian vehicles, two missile resupply vehicles, one missile testing and maintenance vehicle and a mechanical/electronics maintenance vehicle.Med[1]
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Day SensorsYesMed[1]
Thermal Night SensorsYesMed[1]
Laser RangefinderYesMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
CATIC TY-90 Fire-and-Forget SAMsammunition
Med[1]
Warhead
3 kg
Guidance
Yes
Summary

The Type 92Yitian is a short-range air-defense (SHORAD) system built by China for the domestic and export market. Its primary mission is to provide low-altitude protection for armored units against fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and other airborne threats.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. Type 92 Yitian Chinese 6x6 Self-Propelled Short-Range Air-Defense 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