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Missile ForcesChina

HQ-12 (KS-1)

Medium-range air defense missile systemFielded 1996Pending verification

Also known as: FT-2100

Missile ForcesCHN
HQ-12 (KS-1)
Photo: Max Smith · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMedium-range air defense missile system
Alternative designationsFT-2100
Date of introduction1996
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerJiangnan Space Industry, also known as Base 061Med[1]
Emplacement timeless than 30 minMed[1]
Flight performance
ChassisHY 2220 6 × 6 truck, but the launch vehicles may vary.Med[1]
Fire control
Fire control / radarSJ-202 RadarMed[1]
Variants
HQ-12A (KS-1A)This version has clipped tip wings and fins, has an increased range of 50 km, and a maximum intercept altitude of 27 km.[1]
HQ-12B (KS-2)INA[1]
HQ-12C (KS-1C)INA[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
LSD HQ-12Armament
Med[1]
Quantity
2 x Missiles per launch vehicle.
Guidance
Command
Warhead
HE blast/fragmentation
Warhead weight
100 kg
Summary

The HQ-12 (KS-1) Chinese Medium-Range Air Defense Missile System is designed to engage enemy aircraft and helicopters at all altitudes of their combat application, day and night in any weather conditions.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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China
Sources
  1. HQ-12 (KS-1) Chinese Medium-Range Air Defense Missile System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)