China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation HQ-9 vs Raytheon (RTX) Patriot PAC-3
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 China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation HQ-9
Wins 4/7 |  Raytheon (RTX) Patriot PAC-3
Wins 3/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 4.2 Mach | 5 Mach ✓ |
| Engagement range (km) | 200 km ✓ | 60 km |
| Engagement altitude (m) | 27,000 m ✓ | 24,000 m |
| Simultaneous targets | 6 | 8 ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 180 kg ✓ | 74 kg |
| Sensors & avionics | ||
| Radar range (km) | 300 km ✓ | 170 km |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | — | $1,100,000,000 |
| Operator countries | 3 | 19 ✓ |
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Which is cheaper? +
The Raytheon (RTX) Patriot PAC-3 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,100,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional — defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
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