HQ-16
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The HQ-16 (Template:Zh; NATO reporting name: CH-SA-16)[1][2] is a Chinese medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).[3] It is derived from earlier versions of the Russian Buk missile system.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn
Development
Development began in 2005, and was reportedly assisted by the Almaz-Antey Corporation.[1] It was initially developed as a naval system.Template:Sfn In late-2011, China reported the "co-development between Russia and China" of the missile was complete.[1]
The HQ-16B was developed by late-2011.[1]
A ground battery consists of a command post, two multifunction radars, and four to six launchers. Each launcher has six missiles.Template:Sfn
The HQ-16 is effective in intercepting tactical ballistic missiles.[4]
Operational history
The platform for the HHQ-16, the Type 054A frigate, entered service in 2008.[5] The HQ-16A entered service in 2011.[6]
The HQ-16A entered Chinese service in 2011.[6]
Pakistan entered negotiations to purchase the missile in 2015.Template:Sfn The LY-80s entered service with the Pakistan Army in March 2017.[7]
Variants
- HQ-16A
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- HHQ-16
- Naval variant,Template:Sfn reportedly a domestic-produced variant of the 9M317ME missile.[8]
- HQ-16B
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- HQ-16C
- Improved variant with slant range exceeding Script error: No such module "convert"..Template:Sfn
- HHQ-16C
- Improved extended-range naval variant.[9]
- LY-80
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- LY-80N
- Export naval variant.Template:Sfn
- HQ-16FE
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Operators
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- People's Liberation Army Ground Force – 250 HQ-16A & HQ-16B[11]
- People's Liberation Army Navy – HHQ-16[12]
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- Pakistan Army – LY-80Template:Sfn
- Pakistan Navy – LY-80NTemplate:Sfn
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