HQ-22
The HQ-22 (NATO reporting name: CH-SA-20) is a medium- to long-range semi-active radar homing/radio-command guidance air defence system developed and manufactured by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).
Also recorded as FK-3
HQ-22
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- Name
- HQ-22 / FK-3
- Field
- surface-to-air missile system.
- Region
- People's Republic of China.
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The HQ-22 (NATO reporting name: CH-SA-20) is a medium- to long-range semi-active radar homing/radio-command guidance air defence system developed and manufactured by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC).
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Key facts
• Is Missile — yes • Name — HQ-22 / FK-3 • Type — Surface-to-air missile • Origin — China • Service — 2019–present • Used By — See • Manufacturer — China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) • Detonation — Impact/proximity • Engine — Rocket motor • Propellant — Solid fuel • Vehicle Range — HQ-22: 170 km FK-3: 100 km • Guidance — Semi-active radar homing/radio-command guidance • Launch Platform — Ground
History
History
The HQ-22 was publicly revealed at the 2016 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition. The HQ-22 entered service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) by 2019. Serbia purchased the FK-3, the export variant, in 2019; they were delivered by PLAAF Xi'an Y-20 transport aircraft and entered service in April 2022. They were the first Chinese medium- or long-range air defence system exported to Europe. In April 2021, India reported that China had deployed the HQ-22 near eastern Ladakh.
Variants
Variants
• HQ-22: Chinese domestic variant with speed of Mach 6 and a range of 170 km. • HQ-22A: Chinese domestic variant, debuted at the 2025 China Victory Day Parade. • FK-3: Export variant with speed of Mach 6 and a maximum range of 100 km.
Operators
Operators
• People's Liberation Army Air Force - 130+ HQ-22 • Serbia • Serbian Air Force and Air Defence - 4 batteries FK-3 • Thailand • Air and Coastal Defense Command - 3 batteries FK-3
Gallery
Gallery
• Illustration — The system as seen from behind • Illustration — HQ-22 radar (right) • Illustration — HQ-22 missile tube
Description
• Illustration — PLAAF HQ-22 system The HQ-22 air defence system is a second generation development of the HQ-12 missile. It is intended as a low-cost replacement for the HQ-2. The missile is "wingless" compared to the preceding HQ-12. The missile uses semi-active radar guidance to reduce cost, and may switch to radio command guidance in an environment with "strong electronic interference". An HQ-22 unit includes four to eight transporter erector launchers, each with four missiles. The radar vehicle reportedly permits six targets to be engaged simultaneously.
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- 1.HQ-22 (FK-3) anti-aircraft missile system Missilery.info.
- 2.Serbia Orders Chinese Air Defense System.
- 3.China to show latest generation of surface-to-air missile weapon system FK-3 at DSA 2014 2004146 DSA 2014 Official Show Daily News Coverage Report Defence and security military army exhibition 2014.
- 4.HQ-22 Long-Range Air Defense Missile System Military-Today.com.
- 5.Did Russian S-400s Got Dumped For Chinese Air Defence System By An Aspiring EU Nation?.
- 6.Serbia compra armas antiaéreas a China.
- 7.Military Watch Magazine.
- 8.China Shows New Fighters, Missiles and Drones.
- 9.Serbia Orders Chinese Air Defense System.
- 10.RFE: US warns Serbia over Chinese AA missile system purchase.
- 11.India closely watching Chinese air defence batteries deployed near LAC.
- 12.Chinese military supplies for Serbia.
- 13.Serbia compra armas antiaéreas a China.
- 14.First picture of Serbian army FK-3 Chinese air defense missile system published on Internet.
- 15.India closely monitoring Chinese surface-to-air missile batteries deployed close to LAC.
- 16.HQ-22 / FK-3 - Surface-to-Air Missile.
- 17.China delivers anti-aircraft missiles to Serbia.
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