1. HQ-9B – Morocco
China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation is the manufacturer.The People's Liberation Army, Air Force, and Navy are the primary users.
Price: $2 million per unit
The Red Banner 9, also known as HQ-9, is a long-range surface-to-air missile that uses radar homing technology. It is comparable to the S-300 and Patriot systems, which are used by Russia and the United States, respectively. The HQ-9 has an operational range of over 186 miles and is equipped with an HT-233 PESA radar system.

HQ-9B (Morocco), Wikimedia.org, and Jian Kang
The HQ-9B is one of the latest versions in a long series of missiles produced by China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation. Its two-stage solid propellant rocket engine enables it to reach a maximum speed of Mach 4.2. The HQ-9B is compatible with a variety of radar systems, but its design prioritizes cost efficiency. Each unit costs approximately $2 million.
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