The HQ-19 (simplified Chinese: 红旗-19; traditional Chinese: 紅旗-19; pinyin: Hóng Qí-19; lit. 'Red Banner/Flag-19', NATO reporting name: CH-AB-2 ) is an anti-ballistic missile (ABM) and anti-satellite weapon (ASAT) system developed by the People's Republic of China .

Mar 10, 2021 · HQ-19 is armed with a dual-purpose exosphere kinetic kill vehicle (kkv) warhead designed by a team led by Professor Zhou Jun, which can be used against ballistic missile warheads or satellites. Using its HQ-19 Anti-Ballistic Missile Interceptor, China carried out a 4th land-based mid-course missile interception test within its territory on 5 ...

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army has for the first time unveiled a launcher from its HQ-19 anti-ballistic missile system at the Zhuhai Air Show, which is intended to provide a top tier level to the country’s surface to air missile network complementing …

Nov 5, 2024 · The HQ-19 system is built on an 8x8 high-mobility truck, featuring a six-missile launcher configuration. It employs a cold-launch mechanism at a steep angle, which enables it to intercept incoming ballistic missiles effectively.

Nov 8, 2024 · The 2024 Zhuhai Air Show, held from November 12 to 17, features China’s debut exhibition of the “Hongqi-19” (HQ-19) surface-to-air missile weapon system, alongside a range of new equipment, including advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with integrated surveillance and strike capabilities.

On July 23, 2016, the suspected Red Flag-19 (HQ-19) made a public appearance. When introducing the PLA's missile test expert Chen Deming, the "military program" of CCTV disclosed the first...

Nov 10, 2024 · China has unveiled HQ-19 missile system to bolster defense against ballistic missile threats. The system is mounted on an 8×8 high-mobility truck and has a six-missile launcher setup. Using a...

Nov 6, 2024 · The HQ-19 is no ordinary surface-to-air missile system; it's an advanced, long-range anti-ballistic missile platform, specifically designed to intercept ballistic missile threats at extended ranges. This event allowed China to openly demonstrate its growing capabilities in missile defense, aiming to project confidence in its military ...

Nov 17, 2024 · The HQ-19 system combines a number of modern technologies that reflect the extent of China’s developments in the field of missile defense to deal with ballistic missile threats inside and outside the atmosphere, especially since its design is similar in concept to the American THAAD-ER system.

Nov 6, 2024 · China has publicly showcased its HQ-19 long-range surface-to-air missile system for the first time at the Zhuhai Airshow, offering a rare glimpse into one of its advanced anti-ballistic missile defense platforms.