PLAAF SAM Site at Shigatse (Xigaze), TAR, China

[nik141991]

General Specifications:

SAM Type: HQ-12 / KS -1A (Kai Shan 凯山一号)

Location: PLAAF Shigatse/Xigaze Air Force Base, TAR, Chengdu Military Region,
China

Range: 50 km - 100 km (Depending upon the configuration)

Speed: < 1.2 Mach

Warhead: High Explosive (HE) fragmentation warhead with radiofrequency proximity fuze (weight 100 kg max.)

Maneuverability : 5g - 20 g (Depending upon the trajectory)
Advantage: Presence of CETC JY - 27A Long Range Radar with anti-stealth capabilities and H200 Phased Array Radar

Target Zone: Eastern Sector, INDIA

About H-200 Phased Array Radar

H-200 can be expected to function in G-bands, offering integrated electronic sector surveillance, target detection (TD), target tracking (TT), Identification Friend & Foe (IFF), and missile guidance (MG) functionality.
The antenna face comprises surveillance, IFF, target illumination and data transmission elements, and will offer phase steered target detection over an approximate 90º sector and tracking over a somewhat wider sector, but less than 160º. Reported capability is as follows:

Target detection & tracking ranges:

Max detection range: ≥120km @ 8 km altitude ≥50km @ 0.1km altitude (alt)
Max stable tracking: ≥90km @ 8 km alt ≥45km @ 0.1km alt
Target characteristics: RCS: 2m2
Max target velocity: 750m/s (2.18 Mach)
Tracking capacity: Accurate tracking 3 targets; Monitoring 3 targets; Guidance 6 missiles; Guidance error: ≤50m
Set-up time ≤30 mins Tear-down time ≤20 mins qualifying the radar as semi-mobile.

About CETC JY-27A Skywatch V Radar

The CETC JY-27 is a recent Chinese design which is clearly influenced by the 1L13 Nebo SV / Box Spring and 1L119 Nebo SVU.This land-based radar system has a target acquisition range at 330 km (maximum) and has a Detection Accuracy of 150m, Detection Accuracy - Azimuth approximately 1 degree.

Analysis:

The presence of such sophisticated SAM assets in the TAR covering whole Eastern Sector of India depicts the gravity of the situation and kind of response PLAAF would like to deploy if conflict arises with India. Kindly refer to the map below:

Although, whole aspect of having such SAM site revolves around the Shigatse Air base defence as well as to support near by Radar sites under network centric warfare protocol of PLAAF. Shigatse is now being upgraded into Tibet’s first all-weather air base capable of sustaining high-intensity offensive air sorties, and is now protected by the JL-3D-90A long-range airspace surveillance radar, a Battery of HQ-12/KS-1A MR-SAM air defence system and a combination of FN-6 MANPADS, LD-2000 point-defence systems, and SmartHunter low-probability-of-intercept radars. During hostilities, Shigatse, falling under the Lanzhou MR, could also receive reinforcements from the Yinchuan AB-based 6 Fighter Division with 16 (Su-27SKs and Su-27UBKs), 17, 18 & 139 Air Regiments; Wulumuqi AB-based 37 Fighter Division comprising 109 (J-8Fs at Changji), 110 (Urumqi South) & 111 (with J-11s at Korla-Xinhiang) Air Regiments; and Wugong AB-based 36 Bomber Division with its 106, 107 (Lintong) and 108 (Wugong) Air Regiments, and the 93942 AAA Missile Brigade.This particular military phenomenon conforms to the Darwinian Law - "survival of the fittest" and the law of imbalance — "one falls, the other rises".

Conclusion:

At Eastern Sector, China cannot take India lightly on the account of latter's air power and ability to hit strategic Tibet Qinghai Railway Network which is important feeder route to G219 Highway, eventually cutting off whole region from Chengdu Military Region HQ. So, in coming years - the area fortification and reinforcement sites like the one we discussed above will grow in numbers in Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) with rampant tunneling activities which will provide strategic depth to PLA's forces across the various possible engagement zones across the length of the Sino-Indian Border.

PLAAF SAM Site at Shigatse (Xigaze), TAR, China

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[Akasa]

A couple of errors:

- The HQ-12 missile has a top speed in excess of Mach 3.5
- A HQ-12 battery does not utilize H-200 radars, but rather the newer SJ-212 phased array radar systems (solid-state).

There are also reports of J-10A and J-11B deployments to the region, so the materiel situation in that area is probably more dynamic than what the author wants us to believe.

 

[desimorty]

A couple of errors:

- The HQ-12 missile has a top speed in excess of Mach 3.5
- A HQ-12 battery does not utilize H-200 radars, but rather the newer SJ-212 phased array radar systems (solid-state).

There are also reports of J-10A and J-11B deployments to the region, so the materiel situation in that area is probably more dynamic than what the author wants us to believe.

Source: PLAAF SAM Site at Shigatse (Xigaze), TAR, China

I doubt the J-10 would be deployed given its weight and single engine. Already is short legged on fuel, and not only that the Tibetan field is a pretty big operation.
However at least this puts to rest the ridiculous tall stories of the PLA using S-300 or its local built in Tibet. But I doubt all this is that concerning to India, its more like a routine replacement/upgrade rather than a precursor to full on invasion. Its more a defensive position which should summarize the situation in Indo Sino relations. Not much just business.

 

[Akasa]

I doubt the J-10 would be deployed given its weight and single engine. Already is short legged on fuel, and not only that the Tibetan field is a pretty big operation.
However at least this puts to rest the ridiculous tall stories of the PLA using S-300 or its local built in Tibet. But I doubt all this is that concerning to India, its more like a routine replacement/upgrade rather than a precursor to full on invasion. Its more a defensive position which should summarize the situation in Indo Sino relations. Not much just business.

The J-10A has already been deployed to Tibet; there are multiple photos of it. Its combat radius of ~1000 km should cover much of the area quite nicely.

Personnel and materiel movement in the region is per rotational basis.

 

[desimorty]

The J-10A has already been deployed to Tibet; there are multiple photos of it. Its combat radius of ~1000 km should cover much of the area quite nicely.

Personnel and materiel movement in the region is per rotational basis.

Source: PLAAF SAM Site at Shigatse (Xigaze), TAR, China

I don't buy it. Perhaps for a photo op, which the PLAAF is known for but actual deployment in winter? Would be extremely short legged given the fuel consumption ontop of that kinda wasteful given the extent of airbases in Tibet, ie the need would be for longer ranged aircraft if there are less air fields.

 

[cirr]

Who wrote this erroneous piece of sh1t?