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HQ-17larger figure on 0 of 1
S-500 missile systemlarger figure on 1 of 1
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Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | HQ-17 | S-500 missile system |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Mach 3[source] | — |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile[source] | Mobile surface-to-air missile[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | Russian Federation[source] |
| In service | 2015 – present[source] | 16 September 2021[source] |
| Used by | China |
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Single source~ 0.23 m[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Russian Space Forces[source] |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)[source] | Almaz-Antey[source] |
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| Warhead | ~ 15 kg HE-FRAG[source] | — |
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| Engine | rocket motor[source] | — |
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| Propellant | solid fuel[source] | — |
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| Flight altitude | 10 m to 10 km[source] | — |
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| Guidance system | Semi-active radar homing[source] | — |
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| Launch platform | TEL (HQ-17) 6x6 Wheeled Platform (HQ-17A)[source] | — |
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| Designer | — | 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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