Images shared on Chinese social media show the sighting of the Hongqi-29 (HQ-29), China’s newest and most advanced missile defense system.
The system was seen being transported along national highways, indicating ongoing testing or operational deployment.
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According to sources from the @china3army Telegram channel, the HQ-29 marks a strategic leap in China’s defensive capabilities, as the first Chinese mobile system capable of intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs), and even hypersonic missiles during their mid-course flight phase.
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Composition of the HQ-29 system
- Six-axle mobile platforms with two vertical launch containers.
- Command and control vehicle.
- Interceptor missiles with multi-layered guidance systems.
The HQ-29 is fully integrated into a unified command network, which includes:
- Ground-based early warning radar stations.
- Reconnaissance satellites.
- Tracking and control complexes from the “Liaowang” series.
Technical characteristics of the HQ-29
- Interception range: up to 2,000 km
- Interception altitude: up to 1,500 km
- Maximum speed: up to Mach 18
- Guidance system: inertial navigation + ground command + Beidou correction + dual-band passive infrared seeker
With these advancements, China aims to consolidate its national missile shield, achieving capabilities comparable to systems like the PAC-3 MSE from the United States and Arrow 3 from Israel.
Source and images: Telegram @china3army. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
