HQ-7B (FM-90) Chinese 6x6 Short-Range Air Defense Missile System
HQ-7B (FM-90)
Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
Other
Basic Information
Name
HQ-7B (FM-90) Chinese 6x6 Short-Range Air Defense Missile System
Designation
HQ-7B (FM-90)
Alternate Designation
HQ-7B (FM-90)
Equipment Type
Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
Manufacturer
China National Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CNPMIEC)
Date of Introduction
2006
Description
The original HongQi 7 (HQ-7) short-range air defense missile system has been developed in China in the 1980s. It was a copy of the French Crotale. In 1978-1979 China imported some of the Thomson-CSF Crotale systems for evaluation and reverse-engineered them. The first Chinese clone was produced for testing in 1983. Its production commenced in the late 1980s. Sometimes it is referred to as Sino-Crotale. Its improved variant, the HQ-7A, was introduced in 1998. The HQ-7B is the latest version, based on an indigenous 6x6 armored chassis. It was first revealed somewhere in 2009. This air defense system is widely used by the Chinese armed forces. It is also being proposed for export customers as the FM-90. This air defense system has been exported to Pakistan. A TELAR vehicle carries four missiles and is fitted with engagement radar. It appears that the engagement radar is similar to that of the previous HQ-7A.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon
HQ-7 Missile
Engine
Diesel
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
90.0 km/h
Range
11.0 km
Variants
HQ-7B
The HQ-7B is an upgraded version of the HQ-7 designed to provide improved performance against advanced maneuvering targets flying a terrain following profile.
HQ-7A
The HQ-7A is thought to be the original designation for the upgraded HQ-7 that was unveiled in 1998. It introduced changes to the radar and improved tracking and engagement range over the original HQ-7.
System
Alternative Designation
HQ-7B (FM-90)
Type
Short-Range Air Defense Missile System
Manufacturer
China National Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CNPMIEC)
Chassis / TELAR
The launch system is based on a 6 × 6 armoured vehicle that is very similar to the P4R used for the original Crotale. Little is known about the vehicle and its performance characteristics.
Configuration
6x6
Crew
3 ea
Target
Helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, and cruise missiles, ARM missiles, ASM missiles
In Service
2006-Present
Note
This air defense system is widely used by the Chinese armed forces. It is also being proposed for export customers as the FM-90. This air defense system has been exported to Pakistan
Radar #1
Name
Mirador IV pulse doppler
Function
Target acquisition, surveillance
Detection Range
18.5 km
Antenna Rotation Rate
60 rpm
Altitude Coverage
0-4,500 m
Target Detection
30 targets per rotation
Multiple Target Tracking
12 targets
Frequency Band
E Band
Note
According to CPMIEC an operational HQ-7B unit consists of a single search and command vehicle, three missile launch vehicles carrying a total of 12 missiles, and three transport and loading vehicles each carrying four missiles for a total of 24 missiles per unit.
Radar #2
Name
INA, located on launcher vehicle
Function
Fire control
Targets Tracked
1 ea
Missile Guidance, Simultaneous
2 ea
Detection Range
17 km
Altitude Coverage
0-5,000 m
Frequency
12-18 GHz
Frequency Band
J-monopulse
Associated Radar
I-band (8-10 GHz) cmd
Dimensions
Length
6.22 m
Width
2.72 m
Height
3.41 m
Weight
15 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Range, Cruising
600 km
Max Road Speed
90 km/h
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
0.6 m
Fording
0.8 m
Main Weapon System
Launcher
Name
The launch vehicle is fitted with a new dual-band monopulse tracking radar with both frequency diversity and agility abilities.
Type
TELAR Vehicle
Fire on the Move
Yes
Reaction Time
6.5 sec
Reload Time
2 min
Missile
Name
HQ-7 Missile
Type
All-weather short-range anti-air missile
Purpose
can be used to intercept low-flight anti-ship missiles and aircraft
Manufacturer
Thales Group
Samsung Group
Length
2.35 m
Diameter
0.166=5 m
Missile Weight
76 kg
Warhead Type
HE-FRAG
Warhead Weight
13 kg
Detonation Mechanism
infrared fuse
radio fuse
Engine
solid-propellant fuel
Operational Range
11 km
Flight Ceiling
6,000 m
Speed
1,200 m/s
Guidance System
semi-active radar homing
electro-optical sensors
Infra-red search and track
Hit Probability
single shot is more than 85%
Basic Load
4 x HQ-7 Missiles
Fire Control System
IFF
Yes, dipole on ACU
Countermeasures
Digital C2 and ECM
Missile Tracker
IR, for remote control
Day Camera
Specification
TV tracker, low elevation, range: 14km
Optical Sight
Specification
Back-up binocular tracker
Day / Night Camera
Specification
Thermal sight
Field of View
8.1 / 2.7 degrees
Elevation
5.4 / 1.8 degrees
Range
19 km
Protection
Hull Armor
Armor of this vehicle provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.
Turret Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.22 m
Width
2.72 m
Height
3.41 m
Weight
15000 kg
Operators (4)
China
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Turkmenistan
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