According to recent reports, the HQ9's terminal missile guidance system is failing to perform well on the battlefield, while having excellent specs on paper (developed from reverse-engineering the S300 with claims of superior capabilities over the Patriot).
Pakistan is seriously threatened by this.
The Changing Landscape of air Defense: From Pakistan's Lead to an Uncertainty
Until 2018, Pakistan's air defense system was regarded as more modern than India's, and it had purportedly shot down several indian aircraft in the past. It was anticipated that the HQ9 acquisition would further improve this capability. India's purchase of S300 and S400 systems, however, appears to have changed the situation.
We are currently seeing retired Pakistani officers who trusted the HQ9 system express dissatisfaction and leaks. pakistan desperately needs to defend itself from indian aircraft, and an S400 system would be suitable. Although pakistan may like to purchase the American Patriot system, its financial status makes this unlikely, and russia is unlikely to supply it.
As a result, Pakistan's once-dominant air defense is now seriously questioned, especially in light of China's assertions.
Tactics to Evade HQ9 Radar and Missiles
Let's look at the strategies indian planes use to avoid the HQ9 radar and its weapons. An aircraft such as the Sukhoi 30 MK's Radar Cross Section (RCS) is very important. An airplane is less noticeable to radar when its RCS is less. The "shoot and scoot" approach seems to be being applied. There are probably some things at work, but we need to wait for official mission briefings to confirm.
First off, the HQ9 radar's inability to detect low-flying aircraft is an acknowledged weakness. American specialists have pointed this out.
Second, India's Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) and Early Warning Systems are probably playing a significant part. The "eye" of the missile system is radar, which is neutralized by ECM, which includes jamming devices (maybe the indian "Dhruti" radar system and the Israeli "Alpha" system). By accurately alerting our pilots to adversary radar activity, these devices enable them to jam the signal or take evasive action.
Additionally, the HQ9 radar has a small window of about 25–30 seconds to identify, process, and launch an interceptor when attacking with missiles like the Tukula Pavel Bora, which have a range of 100 km and a Mach 2 speed. The HQ9's capacity to successfully fend off these strikes is greatly reduced at such close ranges.
About eight HQ9 surface-to-air missiles were reportedly fired; one of them even landed close to an S-35 aircraft, which is a revealing occurrence.
The P-15 Missile and the F-7 Aircraft: Disproving Pakistani Allegations
Pakistan's assertions that its F-7 aircraft might destroy our skies and pose a serious danger to the indian air Force today seem unfounded.
Analysis has also been done on the P-15 type PVS missile, which has a stated range of 200–250 kilometers and a Mach 3 speed. The indian air Force has secured one such missile that landed in rajasthan unexploded. Without a doubt, the DRDO will receive this undamaged missile for careful inspection. Taiwan and the United States, two allies, will probably be eager to examine their vulnerabilities and technology. This event points to a malfunction in the P-15's detonation system.
Pakistan is seriously threatened by this.
The Changing Landscape of air Defense: From Pakistan's Lead to an Uncertainty
Until 2018, Pakistan's air defense system was regarded as more modern than India's, and it had purportedly shot down several indian aircraft in the past. It was anticipated that the HQ9 acquisition would further improve this capability. India's purchase of S300 and S400 systems, however, appears to have changed the situation.
We are currently seeing retired Pakistani officers who trusted the HQ9 system express dissatisfaction and leaks. pakistan desperately needs to defend itself from indian aircraft, and an S400 system would be suitable. Although pakistan may like to purchase the American Patriot system, its financial status makes this unlikely, and russia is unlikely to supply it.
As a result, Pakistan's once-dominant air defense is now seriously questioned, especially in light of China's assertions.
Tactics to Evade HQ9 Radar and Missiles
Let's look at the strategies indian planes use to avoid the HQ9 radar and its weapons. An aircraft such as the Sukhoi 30 MK's Radar Cross Section (RCS) is very important. An airplane is less noticeable to radar when its RCS is less. The "shoot and scoot" approach seems to be being applied. There are probably some things at work, but we need to wait for official mission briefings to confirm.
First off, the HQ9 radar's inability to detect low-flying aircraft is an acknowledged weakness. American specialists have pointed this out.
Second, India's Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) and Early Warning Systems are probably playing a significant part. The "eye" of the missile system is radar, which is neutralized by ECM, which includes jamming devices (maybe the indian "Dhruti" radar system and the Israeli "Alpha" system). By accurately alerting our pilots to adversary radar activity, these devices enable them to jam the signal or take evasive action.
Additionally, the HQ9 radar has a small window of about 25–30 seconds to identify, process, and launch an interceptor when attacking with missiles like the Tukula Pavel Bora, which have a range of 100 km and a Mach 2 speed. The HQ9's capacity to successfully fend off these strikes is greatly reduced at such close ranges.
About eight HQ9 surface-to-air missiles were reportedly fired; one of them even landed close to an S-35 aircraft, which is a revealing occurrence.
The P-15 Missile and the F-7 Aircraft: Disproving Pakistani Allegations
Pakistan's assertions that its F-7 aircraft might destroy our skies and pose a serious danger to the indian air Force today seem unfounded.
Analysis has also been done on the P-15 type PVS missile, which has a stated range of 200–250 kilometers and a Mach 3 speed. The indian air Force has secured one such missile that landed in rajasthan unexploded. Without a doubt, the DRDO will receive this undamaged missile for careful inspection. Taiwan and the United States, two allies, will probably be eager to examine their vulnerabilities and technology. This event points to a malfunction in the P-15's detonation system.
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