HQ-61B

Also known as

HQ61B
HQ-61
Hongqi-61
Hongqi-61B
RF-61
SD-1
CSA-N-2

HQ-61B is the naval short-range surface-to-air missile variant of China's HQ-61 family. Open references describe it as a 1x6 launcher fit on Type 053H2G / Jiangwei I-class frigates, with the missile's development led by Shanghai No.2 Bureau of Machinery and Electronics and later Chinese naval service on four frigates.

HQ-61B, Short-range ship-launched surface-to-air missile, Munitions

Image source: Sea Forces: Type-053H2G Jiangwei I-class frigate

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: China
Built by: Shanghai No.2 Bureau of Machinery and Electronics
Type: Short-range ship-launched surface-to-air missile

air defense guided missile SAMshort-range air defense

Specifications

Guidance: Semi-active radar homing with radio command guidance
Propulsion: Solid rocket motor
Speed: Reported maximum Mach 3
Range: Reported 2.5-10 km
Launcher: 1x6 shipboard launcher on the Type 053H2G / Jiangwei I-class frigates
Fire control: Type 342 illuminator with Type 343 or 345 fit on the class

Launch Platforms

The HQ-61B naval fit was installed on Type 053H2G / Jiangwei I-class frigates before the hulls were converted to coast guard service.

Launcher

Launcher type

Launch evidence

Haijing 2202, China Coast Guard patrol cutter, Naval Systems

Former Type 053H2G frigate

Open reporting ties Haijing 2202 to the Type 053H2G hull family that carried the HQ-61B 1x6 launcher fit before conversion to coast guard service.

Sources: GlobalSecurity: HQ-61 / Navy Development, Weaponsystems.net: Type-053H2G class

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Installed as the HQ-61B naval fit on four Type 053H2G / Jiangwei I-class frigates.
Used by: People's Liberation Army Navy

Media

HQ-61B Images

HQ-61B, Short-range ship-launched surface-to-air missile, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Sea Forces: Type-053H2G Jiangwei I-class frigate

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Sources

GlobalSecurity: HQ-61 / RF-61 / SD-1 / Model Type 571 / CSA-N-2Publisher: GlobalSecurity.org | Note: Supports HQ-61 family background, ship-launched guidance, launcher fit, and technical specifications for the naval missile family. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 GlobalSecurity: HQ-61 / Navy DevelopmentPublisher: GlobalSecurity.org | Note: Supports HQ-61 development history, Shanghai No.2 Bureau of Machinery and Electronics responsibility, and the HQ-61B 6-cell launcher fit on Type 053H2G frigates. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Weaponsystems.net: Type-053H2G classPublisher: WeaponSystems.net | Note: Supports the Type 053H2G class weapon fit, including the 1x6 HQ-61B short-range surface-to-air missile arrangement. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Sea Forces: Type-053H2G Jiangwei I-class frigatePublisher: Sea Forces | Note: Supports image provenance for the Type 053H2G class page photo showing the HQ-61 SAM fit and broader class background. | Accessed: 2026-06-27