HQ-16


The HQ-16 is a Chinese medium-range surface-to-air missile developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It is derived from earlier versions of the Russian Buk [missile system].

Development

Development began in 2005, and was reportedly assisted by the Almaz-Antey Corporation. It was initially developed as a naval system. In late-2011, China reported the "co-development between Russia and China" of the missile was complete.
The HQ-16B was developed by late-2011.
A ground battery consists of a command post, two multifunction radars, and four to six launchers. Each launcher has six missiles.
The HQ-16 is effective in intercepting tactical ballistic missiles.

Operational history

The platform for the HHQ-16, the Type 054A frigate, entered service in 2008. The HQ-16A entered service in 2011.
The HQ-16A entered Chinese service in 2011.
Pakistan entered negotiations to purchase the missile in 2015. The LY-80s entered service with the Pakistan Army in March 2017.

Variants

;HQ-16A
;HHQ-16
;HQ-16B
;HQ-16C
;HHQ-16C
;LY-80
;LY-80N
;HQ-16FE

Operators

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