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.