Michael
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China purchased four to six S-400 air defense systems. One system equals one air defense battalion (compared to a regiment in Russia).
China's actual test results:
The S-400 air defense system is characterized by its long detection range. However, its radar resolution is relatively poor, and its anti-interference capabilities are relatively weak. In other words, it can detect targets at great distances, but it cannot distinguish their types.
China's HQ-9 series air defense systems have a much shorter detection range than the S-400. However, their radar resolution is stronger, and their anti-interference capabilities are even better. In other words, once detected, they can accurately determine the target's type.
Because China faced significant threats at the time and its own HQ-9 production capacity was insufficient, it purchased the S-400 from Russia for key area air defense. However, actual testing results were unsatisfactory. Subsequently, China deployed all S-400 air defense systems to low-threat areas. The HQ-9 was responsible for air defense in high-threat areas.
Some analysts believe that China was attracted by the interceptor missiles of the S-400 air defense system. ------ Its interceptor missiles are indeed quite good. But its radar and analysis systems are terrible. Russia's electronics and information technology sectors have stagnated for years.
Objectively speaking, the S-400 is stronger than the HQ-9, but the S-400 is prone to misjudgment. The HQ-9 has a much higher cost-effectiveness.
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For Pakistan, purchasing Chinese air defense systems is a better option. If Pakistan wants to research the S-400 system, it can go directly to China. Alternatively, it can communicate directly with its Chinese counterparts.
If Pakistan truly wants to purchase used S-400s, it can try to negotiate with China. After all, the S-400s in China's possession are of little value. We only need to retain one or two for research and as a simulated enemy force.
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