HJ-9
Hong Jian (Red Arrow) - 9 | |
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Type | Anti-tank and air-to-surface missile |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | 1990s–present |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Norinco |
Produced | 1990s–present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 37 kg (82 lb) |
Length | 1,200 mm (47 in) |
Diameter | 152 mm (6.0 in) |
Effective firing range | 100–5,500 m (330–18,040 ft)[1] |
Maximum firing range | 5,500 m (18,000 ft) |
Warhead | Tandem-charge HEAT warhead, 110–120 cm (3.6–3.9 ft) penetration RHAe |
Detonation mechanism | Contact fuze |
Engine | Rocket engine |
Propellant | Solid fuel |
Guidance system | Laser beam riding, or millimeter wave radar |
Launch platform |
The HJ-9, HongJian-9 (Chinese: 红箭-9; pinyin: Hóng Jiàn-9; lit. 'Red Arrow-9'), military designation AFT-9,[2] is an advanced, third-generation, man-portable or vehicle-mounted anti-tank guided missile system deployed by the People's Liberation Army Ground Force.[3][4]
History and development
HJ-9 development began in the early 1980s, and finished in the late 1990s. It was unveiled to the public officially in a military parade in 1999.[5]
The missile was developed by
Design
The HJ-9 has a maximum range of 5.5 km (3.4 mi), and a minimum range of 100 m (110 yd), guided by
In 2005, Norinco revealed HJ-9A in various public events. The HJ-9A was in service with the Chinese armed forces as of 2005. Unlike HJ-9, the newer system used semi-active
Norinco also revealed a further-developed version of the HJ-9A with laser guidance, designated HJ-9B.[6]
Operators
- China
- People's Liberation Army Ground Force — 450 AFT-9 Missile Carrier estimated in service as of 2020.[9]
See also
- Related development
- HJ-8 – wire-guided anti-tank missile system
- HJ-10 – fiber-optic wire-guided anti-tank missile system
- HJ-12 – man-portable infrared-homing anti-tank missile system
- Missiles of comparable design
- MAPATS – (Israel)
- ZT3 Ingwe – (South Africa)
- 9M133 Kornet – (Russia)
References
- ^ JIW, p. 448. Article main page cites a 5000 meter range, but specifications state "up to 5500 meters".
- ^ "AFT9". weaponsystems.
- ^ Jones, Richard D.; Ness, Leland, eds. (2007). Jane's Infantry Weapons (JIW) 2007–2008. Coulsdon: Jane's Information Group Ltd.
- ^ Foss, Christopher F., ed. (2008). Jane's Armour and Artillery (JAA) 2007–2008. London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd.
- ^ "HJ-9". missilery.
- ^ a b c "HJ-9". Military-Today.
- ^ "AFT-9". Military-Today.
- ^ "HJ-9A". Military-Today.
- ^ The Military Balance 2021. The International Institute for Strategic Studies. 2021. pp. 250–251.