HQ-16 (SA-16) Chinese 6x6 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System

HQ-16

Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System

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Basic Information

Name

HQ-16 (SA-16) Chinese 6x6 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System

Designation

HQ-16

Alternate Designation

HQ-16; NATO: SA-16

Equipment Type

Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System

Manufacturer

China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation (CPMIEC)

Date of Introduction

2011

Description

The HQ-16 (SA-16) Chinese 6x6 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System is a Chinese-made, medium-range, surface-to-air missile system that was introduced in the Chinese armed forces in September 2011. The HQ-16 is produced by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC). Utilizing advanced technologies such as intermittent illumination, semi-active radar homing guidance, phased array radar, vertical cold launch, and a radio communication network, the HQ-16 can be operated in a strong electromagnetic interference environment and in all weather conditions. The HQ-16 is a land-based version of the HHQ-16 system used in ships and fired from VLS (Vertical Launch System) containers. The HQ-16 is based on the joint development of the Russian Buk-M1 (SA-11 'Gadfly') and Buk-2M (SA-17 'Grizzly') Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems, designed for use from mobile ground vehicles and later from ships. The HQ-16 is capable of engaging aerial targets at high altitudes. The mid-range HQ-16 is also capable of intercepting very low-flying targets at a distance of up to approximately 40 kilometers, filling the gap between the HQ-7 short-range SAM and the HQ-9 long-range SAM systems. The HQ-16 missile can hit targets at an altitude from 400 to 10,000 meters. According to the SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) arms transfers database, three units of the LY-80 (HQ-16 alternated designation) were ordered by Pakistan in 2014 and delivered in 2015/2016. The Pakistan Army formally inducted the LY-80 (HQ-16) medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system on March 12, 2017. In January 2018, the Pakistani army performed the first live firing with the LY-80 during the Al Bayza-2019 military exercise. The HQ-16 is primarily used to protect stationary assets, such as airfields, bridges, command posts, concentrations of troops, and other high-value targets. The battalion of the HQ-16 consists of twelve launcher vehicles (four in each battery), a command and control vehicle, three tracking and guidance radar vehicles (one in each battery), a target-searching radar vehicle, and several missile transport and reloading vehicles, and power supply vehicles, most using the same 6 x 6 chassis.

Ground Specifications

Mobility Type Wheeled (6x6)

Main Weapon Surface-to-air missile

NBC Protection Yes

Max Speed 85.0 km/h

Range 40.0 km

Variants

HQ-16A An improved version that uses an improved missile with slightly better performance.

HQ-16B A 70-km range version of the HQ-16 has been developed by the China Academy of Defense Technology (CASIC), according to IHS Jane's Defence Weekly(Sept. 7, 2016). Development of this variant reportedly began in 2005. The HQ-16B title is a Western designation.

LY-80 An export version of the HQ-16A.

HHQ-16 (Red Sea 16) This is the naval variant installed on China’s Type 054A JIANGKAI II-class frigates. The missile can reportedly intercept sea-skimming missiles flying less than 30 ft (10 m) above the surface of the ocean. Aboard the JIANGKAI II-class frigates, a single, 32-cell vertical launch system carries the missiles. Guidance is provided by four MR090 Front Dome C/X-band fire-control radars.

System

Alternative Designation HQ-16; NATO: SA-16

Type Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System

Function In Chinese armed forces the HQ-16 fits the gap between the short-range HQ-7 and medium- to long rande HQ-9. This air defense system is mainly used to protect stationary assets such as airfields, command posts, concentration of troops, bridges, and other important targets.

Manufacturer China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation (CPMIEC)

Chassis High mobility wheeled truck based upon the Taian TA5350

Target Aircraft, cruise missiles, UAVs, and short and medium range ballistic missiles

Configuration 6 x 6

Crew INA

Dimensions (Chassis: TA5350)

Length 12 m

Width 3 m

Height 3 m

Weight INA

Automotive (Chassis: TA5350)

Engine Name Deutz BF6M1015

Engine Type Turbocharged Diesel

Engine Power 250 hp

Fording Depth 1 m

Range, Cruising 1,000 km

Maximum Road Speed 85 km/h

Gradient 60 %

Side slope 30 %

Vertical step 0.5 m

Trench 0.6 m

Other Capabilities Central tire inflation system

Crew Capacity 1 driver, 5 passengers

Main Weapon System

Launcher

Name INA

Type Transporter-Erector-Launcher on a 6 x 6 chassis with cold-launch vertical launch tubes.

Missile Storage Missiles are store in containers and are launched vertically.

Firing Position In the firing position, the wheels are raised off the ground and the vehicle is supported at four points by hydraulic jacks: two at the rear and one on each side.

Note The HQ-16 launcher is based on Taian TA5350 6x6 special wheeled chassis. The TEL carries 6 containers with missiles. Missiles are launcher vertically. Two missiles can be launched within a short period of time.

Missile

Name INA. It is reported that the missile is very similar to the 9M38 Missile.

Type Surface-to-air missile

Length 5 m

Diameter 0.34 m

Weight 330 kg

Warhead Type HE-Frag

Warhead Weight 70 kg

Maximum Altitude 10 km

Minimum Altitude 100 m

Fire on Move No

Elevation Vertical Launch

Probability of Kill 85% vs aircraft and 60% vs cruise missiles

Guidance System inertial navigation, radio mid-course updates, semi-active terminal homing

Missile Speed Mach 4

Range of Proximity Fuse 35 m

Maximum Range vs. Aircraft 40 km

Cruise Missile Range 3.5 to 18 km

Fire Control System

IFF Yes, within the radar

Guidance System Inertial navigation, radio mid-course updates, semi-active terminal homing

Search Radar Guidance Vehicle

Name INA

Type Search Radar Guidance Vehicle

Maximum Range 150 km

Maximum Altitude 20 km

Band solid-state S-band three-dimensional mast-mounted passive phased-array radar.

IFF Yes

Note When a target is identified, the vehicle automatically performs identification-friend-or-foe (IFF), threat analysis and flight-path processing tasks. It then provides target eng agement data to the tracking-and-guidance radar.

Tracking-and-Guidance Radar Vehicle

Name INA

Type Tracking-and-Guidance Radar Vehicle

Function The tracking-and-guidance radar provides target acquisition, tracking and identification of target types. It controls the missile launch and illuminates the target after the missile is fired.

Maximum Range 85 km

Band L-Band

Fire Control and Guidance Fire control and guidance can be provided for up to eight missiles.

Targets It can detect up to six targets and track four simultaneously.

Protection

Armor Hull Protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters

Applique Armor INA

NBC Protection Yes

Smoke Equipment INA

Image Sources

Notes https://www.defenceiq.com/air-land-and-sea-defence-services/news/pakistan-strengthens-low-to-medium-altitude-air; https://7enews.net/en/news-en/world-news-en/pakistan-tests-a-medium-range-ballistic-missile-ababil-with-solid-fuel/; http://fullafterburner.weebly.com/aerospace/how-effective-is-brahmos-against-chinese-ship-based-sams;

Details

Country of Origin China

Category Radar Guided Missile Systems

Land > Air Defense > Radar Guided Missile Systems

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

12 m

Width

3 m

Height

3 m

Weight

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Operators (2)

China

Pakistan

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