HQ-9 vs 2K12 Kub
The HQ-9 and the 2K12 Kub are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The HQ-9 has a range of 200 km — 8.3x the 2K12 Kub's 24 km. The HQ-9 reaches 4,939 km/h vs 3,457 km/h for the 2K12 Kub. The HQ-9 carries a 180 kg warhead vs 59 kg for the 2K12 Kub. Launch weight is 2,000 kg for the HQ-9 vs 550 kg for the 2K12 Kub. The HQ-9 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance, while the 2K12 Kub relies on Semi-active radar homing. The 2K12 Kub entered service 34 years before the HQ-9 (1967 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 |
| Soviet surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1967, utilizing semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Service year | 1967 |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 180.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 700 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High-explosive |
| Range | 24.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 59.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 335 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the HQ-9 or 2K12 Kub?
The HQ-9 has a longer range at 200 km compared to the 2K12 Kub's 24 km.
Which is faster, the HQ-9 or 2K12 Kub?
The HQ-9 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the 2K12 Kub's Mach 2.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the HQ-9 or 2K12 Kub?
The HQ-9 carries a larger warhead at 180 kg compared to the 2K12 Kub's 59 kg.
Which is heavier, the HQ-9 or 2K12 Kub?
The HQ-9 is heavier at 2,000 kg compared to the 2K12 Kub's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the HQ-9 or 2K12 Kub?
The HQ-9 is longer at 6.80 meters compared to the 2K12 Kub's 6.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the HQ-9 and 2K12 Kub use?
The HQ-9 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance while the 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the HQ-9 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub entered service first in 1967, 34 years before the HQ-9 which entered service in 2001.