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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
HQ-12
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- System TypeMedium-Range SAM
- Service Entry Year2007
- Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)Medium-altitude
- MobileYes
- Crew4
- In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile8MOD.8
- Missile / EffectorHQ-12 (KS-1A)
- Ready Missiles8
- Maximum Range70 km
- Minimum Range5 km
- Maximum Altitude25,000 m
- Minimum Altitude500 m
- Missile Speed (Mach)3.5 Mach
- Warhead Type100 kg HE
▣Guidance6MOD.6
- Guidance TypeSemi-active radar homing/radio-command guidance
- Fire-and-ForgetNo
- Command GuidanceYes
- Track-Via-MissileNo
- Simultaneous Engagements2
- All-WeatherYes
◇Radar & Sensors7MOD.7
- Search RadarHT-233 / H-200 / SJ-212
- Search Range70 km
- Tracking RadarHT-233 / H-200 / SJ-212
- AESA RadarYes
- Targets Tracked50
- 360° CoverageNo
- Passive / EO ModeYes
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment4MOD.4
- Platform6x6 wheeled launcher
- Reaction Time5
- Emplacement Time15
- AmphibiousNo
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators5
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2005Sale: Malaysia
- 2007Production started
19
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
HQ-12SALES3records
Malaysia
Myanmar
Cambodiaⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM RANKING Medium-Range SAM · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
20MEDIUM-RANGE SAM5POST-COLD WAR · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM131PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS4PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE SAM
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range SAMcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
A missile guidance method where the projectile is directed by real-time commands from an external control source, such as an operator or tracking system, to intercept a target.
Mobile: a capability indicating the MANPADS can be transported and operated by a single soldier or small team, enabling rapid deployment and relocation.
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