Possible HQ-16FE spotted, allegedly with 7 missile canisters according to the Weibo user.
From Weibo user @lyman2003
From Weibo user @lyman2003
2022 Zhuhai Airshow Land Systems
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HQ-16 Fan Edition
Two shots per mount of this particular model. It is probably a cheaper variant as the mount seems to be able to rotate meaning there is no 360 coverage requiring rotating to the direction where danger is high.
Here is a 2 x 3 mount. Two in one canister to counter one incoming projectile. There are four of them mounted on four corners giving 360 degrees coverage. It is on fixed mount, so the launch is instantaneous.
The demo of two shots for one incoming shell
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For one incoming projectile, one or two shots are determined by the computer. It is not always two shots.
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This one is called GL-5 if i remember correctly. It was demonstrated live few years back. Then no news after.
Yes it is GL-5 demonstrated 2017. At the time as I read, PLA was not enthusiastic of the whole APS idea, probably still not due to its danger to unprotected infantry, or all infantry has to fight from inside IFV. I personally share the concern of PLA, APS may be more suitable for urban warfare like in Syria and Ukraine when your own infantry isn't all around your tank but your enemy is everywhere.
This simplified variant seems to indicate that PLA is still not committed, but NORINCO is trying to finance the development work by foreign sales.
I don't think that the new APS (two shot APS on rotating turret) is simpler than the GL-5, I would actually say it is more complex and more capable.
I agree, it looks like this particular model can also pivot up and down so may possibly also defend against top down projectiles.