Does anyone know how the SAM batteries (HQ-9, HQ-16, HQ-17, etc) are organized in PLA? Are they under the command of the army or the air force?
@KushigumoAkane can you help with the explanation?
@KushigumoAkane can you help with the explanation?
HQ6, HQ9, HQ12/22 & S300/400 are under PLAAF as I understand it, HQ16 with PLAGF Group Army AD Brigades, HQ17(A) at CAB level. Someone posted an OrBat/Map with the PLAAF brigades on it a while ago on the SAM thread I think.Does anyone know how the SAM batteries (HQ-9, HQ-16, HQ-17, etc) are organized in PLA? Are they under the command of the army or the air force?
@KushigumoAkane can you help with the explanation?
HQ6, HQ9, HQ12/22 & S300/400 are under PLAAF as I understand it, HQ16 with PLAGF Group Army AD Brigades, HQ17(A) at CAB level. Someone posted an OrBat/Map with the PLAAF brigades on it a while ago on the SAM thread I think.
I think the heavy CABs use the tracked HQ17 generally. Not sure if there are still many HQ7 around.Does that mean HQ-17A is universal across the Light, medium, and heavy CAB?
I also forgot to ask about the SPAAG in the CAB level. I believe PGZ-09 is in heavy CAB, but what about the medium and light CAB?
I think the heavy CABs use the tracked HQ17 generally. Not sure if there are still many HQ7 around.
Medium CAB will I think use the new Type 08 SPAAG but not sure if it's in service yet.
PGZ09&PGZ04+HQ17 for HCAB, PG99+HQ17A for MCAB, PG99+HQ7B for LHMI, PG87(dual 25mm)+MANPADS for Mountaineers and Mot.Inf.Does that mean HQ-17A is universal across the Light, medium, and heavy CAB?
I also forgot to ask about the SPAAG in the CAB level. I believe PGZ-09 is in heavy CAB, but what about the medium and light CAB?
It seems strange.Possible orbat 161st Air Assault CAB. Source @pir3
-Transport Helo Bn/运输直升机1营: 24x Z-8L/4 coy x6
-Transport Helo Bn/运输直升机2营: 24x Z-20/4 coy x6
-Armed Helo Bn/武装直升机营: 30x Z-10 + 2x Z-19/4 coy x6
-Battlefield Support Helo Bn/战场勤务直升机营: 16x Z-19/2 coy x8 + 6x Z-8G/Z-20/1 coy + 12 UAVs/1 coy
Current or historical? Xinjiang only?View attachment 96539
PLAGF Combined Arms Division
Currently available in XMDCurrent or historical? Xinjiang only?