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

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Naval HHQ-16 vertical launchers onboard Type 054A frigate.
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HQ-16 missile (left) on display at the PLA Naval Museum in Qingdao.
HQ-16A
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HHQ-16
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HQ-16B
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HQ-16C
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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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