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Land ForcesChina

HQ-13

Short-range air defense systemFielded 2021Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 6,450 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeShort-range air defense system
Date of introduction2021
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)Med[1]
Configuration6x6Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6,450 m21,161 ftAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Width2,380 m7,808 ftAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Combat weight10.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisDongfeng Mengshi 6x6 truck chassisMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed120 km/h75 mph · 65 ktMed[1]
Protection
ArmorArmored CabMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Summary

The HQ-13 Chinese Short-Range Air Defense System is built on a 6x6 Dongfeng Mengshi chassis and features two pods, each containing four ready-to-fire missiles. The HQ-13 missile is designed as a cost-effective alternative to the Hongqi-10 family of missiles.

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Sources
  1. HQ-13 Chinese Short-Range Air Defense System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-06-17 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import