Uzbekistan reinforces air defence with Chinese HQ-7 and HQ-12 anti-aircraft systems

The Armed Forces of Uzbekistan have received new Chinese short- and medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems - FM-90 (HQ-7) and KS-1C (HQ-12).

Here's What We Know

SavunmaSanayiST reports that the new systems were presented during the visit of the President of Uzbekistan to the Centre for Innovative Technologies of the country's Defence Industry Agency.

The exact number of systems received and their cost remain unknown. It is known that the Air Defence Forces and the Air Force of Uzbekistan have two anti-aircraft missile brigades.

The HQ-7 is a Chinese short-range anti-aircraft missile system based on the French Crotale system. It has a range of up to 12 km and an altitude of up to 6 km. The reaction time is approximately 6 seconds. The system is equipped with a combined guidance system that includes semi-active radar or infrared guidance.

The HQ-12 is designed to replace the Soviet S-75 and has a range of up to 50 km and an altitude of up to 25 km. The missiles are capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,200 m/s. The missiles are guided by a semi-active radar system, which allows them to effectively engage aircraft, cruise missiles and drones.

Source: Defence Blog