PLA Anti-Air Missile (SAM) systems

FORBIN

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Now some units have the two

PGZ07 35mm cannon and HQ17 surface-to-air defense missile systems in service with Chinese army

PGZ07 35mm cannon and HQ17 surface-to-air defense missile systems in service with Chinese army
A footage from Chinese TV channel CCTV 7 has showed the use by Chinese army of the
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Twin-35mm self-propelled anti-aircraft cannon and the HQ-17 a short to medium range air defense missile system which seems very similar to the Russian-made
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According some Chinese internet sources, the HQ-17 is a local-made Russian Tor-M1 produced under license in China.

The HQ-17 uses a indigenous tracked chassis and is equipped with a new Identify Friend Foe (IFF) antenna on top the search radar, electronically scanned radars for better performance against enemy jamming, and can be connected to datalink with other Chinese artillery and command systems.

In 1996, China ordered 15
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from Russia which were delivered under contract in 1999. In 1998, another contract for 20 Tor-M1 systems was signed between Russia and China. Delivery of the systems took place in 2000.

As the
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, the HQ-17 can be used against targets as aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, guided aerial bombs and remotely controlled aerial vehicles.

In June 2016, an air defense brigade of the Chinese army has conducted a first live firing exercise with the HQ-17 surface-to-air missile system.

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Iraq reportedly finalising HQ-9 air defence order
Mohammed Najib, Ramallah - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
30 November 2016


Iraq is close to finalising a USD2.5 billion order for Chinese military equipment that includes HQ-9 long-range air defence systems, Iraq's Mawazin news agency cited well-informed sources as saying on 28 November.

The HQ-9 is derived from the Russian S-300PMU system. The exports version is designated the FD-2000 and another version is offered called the FT-2000 that has missiles with passive radar seekers.

The deal may also include Type 99 tanks and other Chinese military equipment, Mawazin reported.
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Quickie

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Iraq must have been pretty satisfied with the earlier purchases from China, especially the drones, in view of these fast track purchases of additional military equipment. What better ways to market your equipment than the customer actually trying it in a real war and proving its effectiveness.
 
SinoSoldier

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When did the Chinese ever deploy the HQ-26?

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Chinese military expert Yin Zhuo told CCTV that China's military deployment in the South China Sea is completely reasonable, in light of the powerful naval force of the U.S. in the region.

He made his remarks after American media outlet Fox News quoted the U.S. intelligence community, saying that China has sent hundreds of surface-to-air missiles from the mainland to the South China Sea. Fox News reported that China has deployed more than 500 missiles on South China Sea islands, including CSA-6B and HQ-9 missiles, as well as the anti-ballistic missile interceptor HQ-26.

A U.S. official said these locations are “only temporary” and anticipated that the missiles would soon be deployed to the Nansha Islands and Yongxing Island. Some people believe China will form a comprehensive air defense system once it deploys CSA-6B, HQ-9 and HQ-26 in the South China Sea, increasing its power to cope with U.S. forces in the region.

Yin noted that the speculation by Western media makes no sense at all, since the U.S. has maintained powerful forces in the region, including bombers and aircraft carriers. He said neither the U.S. nor surrounding countries are the targets of the missile, adding that they won't be launched unless China's sovereignty over these islands and reefs are violated.

Yin said the U.S. is the one who truly threatens regional stability, though Western media has been spreading the theory of the so-called China threat. The situation in the South China Sea has been stable since the U.S. presidential election. However, some countries are still pushing issues, hoping the U.S. will maintain its Asia-Pacific Rebalance strategy.

China will never give up its core interest in the South China Sea, stressed Yin.

"We will never start a fight as long as others remain peaceful, but we'll fight back when violated," he added.
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Additionally, does anybody know what is the CSA-6B?

For reference, the HQ-26B is the Chinese equivalent to the SM-3 and was allegedly launched from a weapons ship a few months ago:
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SinoSoldier said:
When did the Chinese ever deploy the HQ-26?

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Additionally, does anybody know what is the CSA-6B?

For reference, the HQ-26B is the Chinese equivalent to the SM-3 and was allegedly launched from a weapons ship a few months ago:
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I believe CSA-6B are actually HQ-6 short range air defence missile.

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Is there any way of tracking the SAM units composition? I know previously Sean O'Connor had a list compiled, but that was several years ago. One would realistically expect at least a few batteries retired their HQ2 and have transitioned to HQ9 and HQ12 per year, since then. But no way of knowing...
 
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