HQ-17 vs Rapier
Overview
The HQ-17 and the Rapier are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
Range is 15 km for the HQ-17 vs 8 km for the Rapier. The HQ-17 reaches 3,704 km/h vs 3,700 km/h for the Rapier. The HQ-17 carries a 15 kg warhead vs 1 kg for the Rapier. Launch weight is 165 kg for the HQ-17 vs 43 kg for the Rapier. The HQ-17 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the Rapier relies on Semi-automatic command to line of sight.
The Rapier entered service 42 years before the HQ-17 (1971 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 |
| British surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1971, utilizes semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| Service year | 1971 |
| Number produced | 25,000 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 | 8.2 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 43 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.24 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 133 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-automatic command to line of sight |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the HQ-17 or Rapier?
The HQ-17 has a longer range at 15 km compared to the Rapier's 8 km.
Which is faster, the HQ-17 or Rapier?
The HQ-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the Rapier's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the HQ-17 or Rapier?
The HQ-17 carries a larger warhead at 15 kg compared to the Rapier's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the HQ-17 or Rapier?
The HQ-17 is heavier at 165 kg compared to the Rapier's 43 kg.
Which is longer, the HQ-17 or Rapier?
The HQ-17 is longer at 2.90 meters compared to the Rapier's 2.24 meters.
What guidance systems do the HQ-17 and Rapier use?
The HQ-17 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the Rapier uses Semi-automatic command to line of sight guidance.
Which entered service first, the HQ-17 or Rapier?
The Rapier entered service first in 1971, 42 years before the HQ-17 which entered service in 2013.