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Medium-Range SAM · People's Republic of China · 2007
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HQ-16
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Altitude Coverage
70
Radar & Tracking
65
Engagement Capacity
70
Reaction Time
60
Mobility
80
ECCM
60
Multi-Target Capability
55
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraPost-Cold War
In service2007
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
7/17
Post-Cold War
28/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Altitude Coverage
70
Radar & Tracking
65
Engagement Capacity
70
Reaction Time
60
Mobility
80
ECCM
60
Multi-Target Capability
55
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
HQ-16
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · POST-COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
medium-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • System TypeSurface-to-air missile
  • Service Entry Year2008
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)Medium-Range
  • MobileYes
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile7MOD.7
  • Missile / EffectorHQ-16 / LY-80
  • Ready Missiles36
  • Maximum Range160 km
  • Minimum Range15 km
  • Maximum Altitude27,000 m
  • Minimum Altitude15 m
  • Warhead Typeimpact / proximity
▣Guidance5MOD.5
◇Radar & Sensors3MOD.3
  • Search Radarmultifunction radar
  • Tracking Radarmultifunction radar
  • 360° CoverageYes
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
  • PlatformTransporter erector launcher
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Operators2
  • Variants7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2007Production started
  2. 2015Sale: Pakistan
19
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
HQ-16SALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2015Pakistan———
—Pakistan———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Omni-directional protection provided by a missile system, enabling targets to be engaged from any angle.
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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