HQ-17 vs HQ-9
Overview
The HQ-17 and the HQ-9 are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The HQ-9 has a range of 200 km — 13:1 the HQ-17's 15 km. The HQ-17 reaches 3,704 km/h vs 4,939 km/h for the HQ-9. The HQ-17 carries a 15 kg warhead vs 180 kg for the HQ-9. Launch weight is 165 kg for the HQ-17 vs 2,000 kg for the HQ-9. The HQ-17 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the HQ-9 relies on Semi-active radar homing.
The HQ-9 entered service 12 years before the HQ-17 (2001 vs 2013).
| Chinese short-range surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2013, uses semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Short-range surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation |
| Service year | 2013 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Chinese surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2001, uses semi-active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Long-range surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation |
| Service year | 2001 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 15.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 165 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 15.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 230 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | HE-FRAG |
| Range | 200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 180.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High-explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the HQ-17 or HQ-9?
The HQ-9 has a longer range at 200 km compared to the HQ-17's 15 km.
Which is faster, the HQ-17 or HQ-9?
The HQ-9 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the HQ-17's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the HQ-17 or HQ-9?
The HQ-9 carries a larger warhead at 180 kg compared to the HQ-17's 15 kg.
Which is heavier, the HQ-17 or HQ-9?
The HQ-9 is heavier at 2,000 kg compared to the HQ-17's 165 kg.
Which is longer, the HQ-17 or HQ-9?
The HQ-9 is longer at 6.80 meters compared to the HQ-17's 2.90 meters.
What guidance systems do the HQ-17 and HQ-9 use?
The HQ-17 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the HQ-9 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the HQ-17 or HQ-9?
The HQ-9 entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the HQ-17 which entered service in 2013.