HQ-6

Air Defence Systemconfirmed

HQ-6

The HQ-6, also known as LY-60 (NATO reporting name: CH-SA-6), is a family of Chinese air defense missiles developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST), a subsidery of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The missile is largely based on the Chinese PL-11 and Italian Selenia (now as Leonardo S.p.A.) Aspide missile.

Specifications

TypeAir Defence System
OriginChina
ManufacturerShanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology
StatusIn service
Weight0.22 t
Range18 km
Guidance systemSARH / ARH

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
China30confirmed
Pakistan—

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