HQ-19
Type: air_defense
Domain: land
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CASIC (China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp)
Overview
The HQ-19 is China's next-generation advanced upper-tier ballistic missile defense system, designed to intercept medium and intermediate-range ballistic missiles at high altitudes. It fills the role equivalent to the American THAAD system, complementing the lower-tier HQ-9B and providing the PLA with a layered ballistic missile defense capability. The HQ-19 uses a hit-to-kill kinetic interceptor.
Technical Specifications
| radar | X-band tracking radar |
|---|---|
| speed | Mach 10+ interceptor |
| guidance | Infrared homing kill vehicle |
| target_types | MRBM, IRBM, SRBM |
| battery_config | Fire control vehicle + multiple launchers |
| engagement_altitude | 30-100+ km |
Operators
- China
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