HQ-17 vs S-400 Triumf

Overview

The HQ-17 and the S-400 Triumf are both Surface-to-Air missiles.

The S-400 Triumf has a range of 400 km — 27:1 the HQ-17's 15 km. The HQ-17 reaches 3,704 km/h vs 17,280 km/h for the S-400 Triumf. The HQ-17 carries a 15 kg warhead vs 180 kg for the S-400 Triumf. Launch weight is 165 kg for the HQ-17 vs 1,893 kg for the S-400 Triumf. The HQ-17 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the S-400 Triumf relies on Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing.

The S-400 Triumf entered service 6 years before the HQ-17 (2007 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
Russian surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2007, designed to engage aircraft and ballistic missiles.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Surface-to-Air
Type Surface-to-Air / Anti-Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Fakel Machine-Building Design Bureau
Service year 2007
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $1.5 million
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 400.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 14.1
Weight 1,893 kg
Warhead 180.0 kg
Length NA
Diameter -- mm
Guidance Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing
Warhead type Directed explosion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the HQ-17 or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf has a longer range at 400 km compared to the HQ-17's 15 km.
Which is faster, the HQ-17 or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 14.1 compared to the HQ-17's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the HQ-17 or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf carries a larger warhead at 180 kg compared to the HQ-17's 15 kg.
Which is heavier, the HQ-17 or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf is heavier at 1,893 kg compared to the HQ-17's 165 kg.
Which is longer, the HQ-17 or S-400 Triumf?
The HQ-17 is longer at 2.90 meters compared to the S-400 Triumf's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the HQ-17 and S-400 Triumf use?
The HQ-17 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the S-400 Triumf uses Semi-active radar homing or active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the HQ-17 or S-400 Triumf?
The S-400 Triumf entered service first in 2007, 6 years before the HQ-17 which entered service in 2013.