HQ-9 vs MIM-14 Nike Hercules
The HQ-9 and the MIM-14 Nike Hercules are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 200 km for the HQ-9 vs 140 km for the MIM-14 Nike Hercules. The HQ-9 reaches 4,939 km/h vs 4,900 km/h for the MIM-14 Nike Hercules. The HQ-9 carries a 180 kg warhead vs 500 kg for the MIM-14 Nike Hercules. Launch weight is 2,000 kg for the HQ-9 vs 4,850 kg for the MIM-14 Nike Hercules. The HQ-9 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the MIM-14 Nike Hercules relies on Command guidance. The MIM-14 Nike Hercules entered service 43 years before the HQ-9 (1958 vs 2001).
| 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 |
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1958, utilized command guidance to intercept targets. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| Service year | 1958 |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3 million |
| Range | 200.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 â—‰ |
| Weight | 2,000 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 180.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 6.80 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 700 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High-explosive |
| Range | 140.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 â—‰ |
| Weight | 4,850 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 12.53 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 800 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Command guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the HQ-9 or MIM-14 Nike Hercules?
The HQ-9 has a longer range at 200 km compared to the MIM-14 Nike Hercules's 140 km.
Which is faster, the HQ-9 or MIM-14 Nike Hercules?
The HQ-9 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the MIM-14 Nike Hercules's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the HQ-9 or MIM-14 Nike Hercules?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the HQ-9's 180 kg.
Which is heavier, the HQ-9 or MIM-14 Nike Hercules?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules is heavier at 4,850 kg compared to the HQ-9's 2,000 kg.
Which is longer, the HQ-9 or MIM-14 Nike Hercules?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules is longer at 12.53 meters compared to the HQ-9's 6.80 meters.
What guidance systems do the HQ-9 and MIM-14 Nike Hercules use?
The HQ-9 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the MIM-14 Nike Hercules uses Command guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the HQ-9 or MIM-14 Nike Hercules?
The MIM-14 Nike Hercules entered service first in 1958, 43 years before the HQ-9 which entered service in 2001.