HQ-17A systems in service with the PLA Ground Force's 78th Army Group is understood to be based on Russia's Tor-M1 (SA-15 Gauntlet in NATO designation system), making it one of the more capable SHORAD systems in PLA service. Three launch vehicles may indicate that this is the complement of an air defense company.
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| HQ-17A air defense system deployed by PLA Ground Force's 78th Army Group (Picture source: via Twitter account of Sam Cranny) |
