HQ-26
Chinese anti-ballistic missile system
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The HQ-26 (Chinese: 红旗-26; pinyin: Hóng Qí-26; lit. 'Red Banner-26') is an anti-ballistic missile (ABM) and anti-satellite weapon (ASAT) system under development by the People's Republic of China.[1] The HQ-26 is reportedly a mid-course interceptor missile project led by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), designed for the Type 055 destroyer and other naval ships and roughly comparable to the American SM-3 anti-ballistic missiles. The missile was likely a vastly improved HQ-16 with the capability to intercept intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBM), short- and medium-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at a range of 400 km (250 mi).[2][3][4]
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| HQ-26 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Surface to air missile Anti-Ballistic Missile Anti-Satellite missile |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Specifications | |
Operational range | 400 km (250 mi) |
| Flight altitude | 200 km |
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