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HQ-12larger figure on 0 of 1
S-500 missile systemlarger figure on 1 of 1
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Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | HQ-12 | S-500 missile system |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Surface-to-air missile[source] | Mobile surface-to-air missile[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | Russian Federation[source] |
| In service | 2007–present[source] | 16 September 2021[source] |
| Used by | See § Operators[source] | Russian Space Forces[source] |
Wingspan
Single source1,200 mm (47 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Warhead | 100 kg (220 lb)[source] | — |
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| Detonation mechanism | Impact/proximity[source] | — |
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| Engine | Rocket motor[source] | — |
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| Propellant | Solid fuel[source] | — |
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| Flight altitude | 500 m (1,600 ft) to 25 km (16 mi)[source] | — |
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| Guidance system | Semi-active radar homing / radio-command guidance[source] | — |
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| Launch platform | 6x6[source] | — |
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| Designer | — | Almaz-Antey[source] |
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| Manufacturer | — | Almaz-Antey[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $2.5 billion[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2021–present[source] |
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| No. built | — | 1 S-500 regiment in service[source] |
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