HQ-9 what is it? A long-range air defense system of China
Analogues in the World
| System | Manufacturer / Country | Range | ABM |
|---|---|---|---|
| HQ-9B | CASIC/CPMIEC — 🇨🇳 | 250-300 km | Yes |
| S-400 Triumph | Almaz-Antey — 🇷🇺 | ≈400 km | Yes |
| Patriot PAC-3 | Lockheed — 🇺🇸 | ≈160 km | Yes |
| SAMP/T | Eurosam — 🇫🇷/🇮🇹 | ≈150 km | Yes |
| David’s Sling | Rafael+Raytheon — 🇮🇱/🇺🇸 | ≈300 km | Yes |
| SİPER | Aselsan/Roketsan — 🇹🇷 | ≈100+ km | Target |
| HİSAR-O+ | Aselsan/Roketsan — 🇹🇷 | ≈25 km | No |
The adventure with HQ-9 left Turkey with a critical lesson: acquiring a large air defense system without NATO compliance politically burdens. This lesson strengthened local production of the SİPER program — the goal is to become a manufacturer, not a buyer.
SourcesWikipedia · CSIS Missile Threat
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