HQ-9B
Type: Long-Range Air Defense System
Domain: land
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CASIC
First Deployed: 2018
Overview
Pakistan procured the HQ-9/P (export variant of HQ-9B, also designated FD-2000) long-range surface-to-air missile system from China, with deliveries beginning around 2022. The system provides a significant upgrade over legacy SPADA and Crotale systems. Each battery comprises acquisition radar, engagement radar, command post vehicle, and 8 TELAR launchers each carrying 4 ready missiles. Engagement range is quoted at 200 km against aircraft, with a limited capability against ballistic missile warheads. The system anchors Pakistan's strategic air defence architecture, defending key cities, airbases, and nuclear installations.
Technical Specifications
| radar | HT-233 phased array |
|---|---|
| range | 300 km |
| speed | Mach 4.2 |
| altitude | 27 km |
| guidance | Semi-active radar + active radar terminal |
| setup_time | ~6 minutes |
| missiles_per_launcher | 4 |
Operators
- China
- Pakistan
- Turkmenistan
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