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Missile ForcesChina

LD-2000 (LuDun-2000)

8x8 mobile air defense gun missile systemFielded 2005Pending verification

Also known as: LD-2000 Gai, HQ-6A

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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type8x8 mobile air defense gun missile system
Alternative designationsLD-2000 Gai, HQ-6A
Date of introduction2005
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew9Med[1]
Reaction time9.8 secMed[1]
Flight performance
Chassis8 x 8, WS-2400Med[1]
EngineDeutz DieselMed[1]
Thrust / power517 hpMed[1]
Speed75 km/h47 mph · 40 ktAutomated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source.Low[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range2 km1 mi · 1 nmi2.5 km for gun attacking air threats and 3km attacking ground threats; 6km for SAMsMed[1]
Fire control
GuidanceTR47C J-band radar OFC-3 electro-optical fire control systemMed[1]
Fire control / radarTR47C; Fire Control RadarMed[1]
Variants
LD 2000 with MissilesSome LD 2000s have up to 6 SAMs attached to the side(s) of the gun mount (see pictures). Versions with missiles have an additional radar mounted on top of the shelter between the cab of the truck and the gun. Missile option include: TY-90, DK-9, and HQ-10 SAM[1]
LD 2000 with 11 barreled "Gatling" gunHas higher rate of fire than the seven-barreled version.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
1 x Type 730C (Land Based) Gatling GunGatling Gun
Med[1]
Range
2 km1 mi · 1 nmi
Quantity
1,000 rounds (500 rounds in each of two magazines located on either side of the
Type
Gatling Gun
Guidance
TR47C J-band radar OFC-3 electro-optical fire control system
Caliber
30 mm
Rate of fire
4,600 - 5,800 cyclic rpm
Sabot Armor-Piercing RoundsArmament
Med[1]
Quantity
1,000 rounds (500 rounds in each of two magazines located on either side of the
Caliber
30 mm
6 x TY-90 (Sky Swallow-90) Surface-to-Air MissileSurface-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
0–6 km0–4 mi · 0–3 nmi
Quantity
6 x TY-90 (Sky Swallow-90) Surface-to-Air Missile
Type
Surface-to-Air Missile
Guidance
ImIR IR
Warhead weight
3 kg
Speed
> Mach 2
Length
1.9 m
Summary

The LD-2000 (LuDun-2000) is a ground-based anti-aircraft air defense weapon system designed, developed, and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation). The system was unveiled during the defense exhibition IDEX in 2005.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. LD-2000 (LuDun-2000) Chinese 8x8 Mobile Air Defense Gun Missile System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
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  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import