{
  "id": "hq-16",
  "name": "HQ-16 (SA-16)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "missile",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "6x6 medium-range surface-to-air missile system",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2011,
  "operators": [
    "CHN",
    "PAK"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 2,
  "summary": "The HQ-16 (SA-16) Chinese 6x6 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System is a Chinese-made, medium-range, surface-to-air missile system that was introduced in the Chinese armed forces in September 2011. The HQ-16 is produced by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC).",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation (CPMIEC)",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "High mobility wheeled truck based upon the Taian TA5350",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "6 x 6",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Deutz BF6M1015",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "250 hp",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Guidance",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Inertial navigation, radio mid-course updates, semi-active terminal homing; Fire control and guidance can be provided for up to eight missiles.",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control / radar",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Search Radar Guidance Vehicle; Tracking-and-Guidance Radar Vehicle; The tracking-and-guidance radar provides target acquisition, tracking and identification of target types.",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armor Hull",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Transporter-Erector-Launcher on a 6 x 6 chassis with cold-launch verti",
      "role": "Armament",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {}
    },
    {
      "name": "INA. It is reported that the missile is very similar to the 9M38 Missi",
      "role": "Surface-to-air missile",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Type": "Surface-to-air missile",
        "Guidance": "inertial navigation, radio mid-course updates, semi-active terminal homing",
        "Warhead": "HE-Frag",
        "Warhead weight": "70 kg",
        "Length": "5 m"
      }
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "HQ-16A",
      "text": "An improved version that uses an improved missile with slightly better performance.",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "HQ-16B",
      "text": "A 70-km range version of the HQ-16 has been developed by the China Academy of Defense Technology (CASIC), according to IHS Jane's Defence Weekly(Sept. 7, 2016). Development of this variant reportedly began in 2005. The HQ-16B title is a Western designation.",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "HQ-16F",
      "text": "The HQ-16F is a new, long‑range variant of China’s HQ‑16 medium‑range surface‑to‑air missile family, reportedly stretching the system’s reach to around 160 km (about 100 miles) and forming a key part of China’s newer air‑defense deployments near Taiwan.",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "LY-80",
      "text": "An export version of the HQ-16A.",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "HHQ-16 (Red Sea 16)",
      "text": "This is the naval variant installed on China’s Type 054A JIANGKAI II-class frigates. The missile can reportedly intercept sea-skimming missiles flying less than 30 ft (10 m) above the surface of the ocean.",
      "src": [
        "weg-hq-16"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "tel",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/hq-16.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-hq-16": {
      "title": "HQ-16 (SA-16) Chinese 6x6 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/HQ-16_SA-16_Chinese_6x6_Medium-Range_Surface-to-Air_Missile_System",
      "published": "2026-06-09",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}