HQ-9 vs S-300PMU
The HQ-9 and the S-300PMU are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 200 km for the HQ-9 vs 150 km for the S-300PMU. The HQ-9 reaches 4,939 km/h vs 11,185 km/h for the S-300PMU. The HQ-9 carries a 180 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the S-300PMU. Launch weight is 2,000 kg for the HQ-9 vs 1,800 kg for the S-300PMU. The HQ-9 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the S-300PMU relies on Active Radar Homing. The S-300PMU entered service 23 years before the HQ-9 (1978 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 |
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entering service in 1978, uses active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | High altitude radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | MZiK |
| Service year | 1978 |
| Number produced | 28,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 150.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9.1 â—‰ |
| Weight | 1,800 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 7.50 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 450 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Active Radar Homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the HQ-9 or S-300PMU?
The HQ-9 has a longer range at 200 km compared to the S-300PMU's 150 km.
Which is faster, the HQ-9 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 9.1 compared to the HQ-9's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the HQ-9 or S-300PMU?
The HQ-9 carries a larger warhead at 180 kg compared to the S-300PMU's 145 kg.
Which is heavier, the HQ-9 or S-300PMU?
The HQ-9 is heavier at 2,000 kg compared to the S-300PMU's 1,800 kg.
Which is longer, the HQ-9 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the HQ-9's 6.80 meters.
What guidance systems do the HQ-9 and S-300PMU use?
The HQ-9 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the S-300PMU uses Active Radar Homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the HQ-9 or S-300PMU?
The S-300PMU entered service first in 1978, 23 years before the HQ-9 which entered service in 2001.