Russian media: China's new anti-missile system test footage exposed — a counterpart to Israel's "Iron Dome"
A video of an unnamed anti-missile system test has been circulating on Chinese online platforms. In the footage, the interception missile flies along a complex zigzag trajectory, constantly maneuvering to evade.
The video description states that this is a test of a new anti-missile defense system, which is similar in function to Israel's "Iron Dome." Although the specific name of the system is not mentioned, it is speculated that it may be the new HQ-29 ("Red Flag - 29"). It is worth noting that this system was first publicly displayed on Chinese roads at the end of June.
According to public information, the HQ-29 is a mobile anti-missile system capable of intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles, and medium-range ballistic missiles during the mid-course phase.
The core components of the "Red Flag - 29" include a six-axis chassis with a launch container (which houses the interception missile) and a command vehicle for operational command. The system acquires data through ground early warning radars, reconnaissance satellites, and the "remote sensing" series tracking and control system, enabling real-time response to threats, rapid deployment, and combat operations.
It is reported that the HQ-29 interception missile can reach speeds of up to 18 Mach, using a composite guidance system: inertial guidance, command guidance, Beidou satellite correction, and a dual-band infrared seeker. This design allows it to maintain high-precision interception even against hypersonic targets that perform maneuverable evasive actions.
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