What is HQ-9? China’s Long-Range Air Defense System
Global Counterparts
| System | Manufacturer / Country | Range | ABM |
|---|---|---|---|
| HQ-9B | CASIC/CPMIEC — 🇨🇳 | 250-300 km | Yes |
| S-400 Triumf | 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 HQ-9 adventure left Turkey with a critical lesson: acquiring a large air defense system without NATO compatibility incurs a political cost. This lesson strengthened the local aspect of the SİPER program — the goal is to be a producer rather than a buyer.
SourcesWikipedia · CSIS Missile Threat
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