HJ-9
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The Hong Jian-9 is an advanced, third-generation anti-tank missile system deployed by the People's Liberation Army
.
The missile was developed by Norinco
, and one of the chief designers was Yang Chunming (杨春铭). It is similar in appearance to the Israeli MAPATS
(man portable anti-tank system), causing speculation about the link between the two missiles. It is also similar to the South African Ingwe
antitank missile, and like its Israeli and South African counterparts, its guidance is laser-beam-riding.
The maximum range is up to 5.5 km, while the minimum range is 100 metres, and the missile is said to be more powerful than the HJ-8
. The missile can be fired from one platform. Like the HJ-8, the HJ-9 utilizes a disposable container/launching tube, but the one for HJ-9 is heavier, weighing 37 kg because HJ-9 is larger than HJ-8
. The diameter of the HJ-9 missile is 152 millimetres, and the missile is compatible with a variety of thermal imaging sights.
In 2005, Norinco
revealed in various public events that another version of HJ-9, the HJ-9A was already in service with Chinese armed forces, and this version used semi-active millimetre wave radar guidance. However, only photos of HJ-9A in service with Chinese paratroops were shown to the public. In these photos, the HJ-9A launcher is mounted on a jeep, and Norinco
claimed that the launcher on vehicles could be rapidly dismounted for foot soldiers.
Norinco
also revealed a further-developed advanced version of the HJ-9A, designated the HJ-9B.
People's Liberation Army
The People's Liberation Army is the unified military organization of all land, sea, strategic missile and air forces of the People's Republic of China. The PLA was established on August 1, 1927 — celebrated annually as "PLA Day" — as the military arm of the Communist Party of China...
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The missile was developed by Norinco
Norinco
The China North Industries Corporation , official English name Norinco, manufactures vehicles , machinery, optical-electronic products, oil field equipment, chemicals, light industrial products, explosives and blast materials, civil and military firearms and ammunition, etc...
, and one of the chief designers was Yang Chunming (杨春铭). It is similar in appearance to the Israeli MAPATS
MAPATS
MAPATS is a laser-beam riding anti-tank guided missile developed by Israel Military Industries as a possible successor to U.S. wire-guided BGM-71 TOW....
(man portable anti-tank system), causing speculation about the link between the two missiles. It is also similar to the South African Ingwe
Ingwe (missile)
The Ingwe is a modern South African multi-role laser guided anti-tank guided missile manufactured by Denel Dynamics .The missile was designed to be employed in various roles, either by infantry...
antitank missile, and like its Israeli and South African counterparts, its guidance is laser-beam-riding.
The maximum range is up to 5.5 km, while the minimum range is 100 metres, and the missile is said to be more powerful than the HJ-8
HJ-8
The HJ-8 or Hongjian-8 is a second generation tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided anti-tank missile system which was originally deployed by the People's Liberation Army since the late 1980s. Pakistan produces this missile system under licence as the Baktar-Shikan at Kahuta Research...
. The missile can be fired from one platform. Like the HJ-8, the HJ-9 utilizes a disposable container/launching tube, but the one for HJ-9 is heavier, weighing 37 kg because HJ-9 is larger than HJ-8
HJ-8
The HJ-8 or Hongjian-8 is a second generation tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided anti-tank missile system which was originally deployed by the People's Liberation Army since the late 1980s. Pakistan produces this missile system under licence as the Baktar-Shikan at Kahuta Research...
. The diameter of the HJ-9 missile is 152 millimetres, and the missile is compatible with a variety of thermal imaging sights.
In 2005, Norinco
Norinco
The China North Industries Corporation , official English name Norinco, manufactures vehicles , machinery, optical-electronic products, oil field equipment, chemicals, light industrial products, explosives and blast materials, civil and military firearms and ammunition, etc...
revealed in various public events that another version of HJ-9, the HJ-9A was already in service with Chinese armed forces, and this version used semi-active millimetre wave radar guidance. However, only photos of HJ-9A in service with Chinese paratroops were shown to the public. In these photos, the HJ-9A launcher is mounted on a jeep, and Norinco
Norinco
The China North Industries Corporation , official English name Norinco, manufactures vehicles , machinery, optical-electronic products, oil field equipment, chemicals, light industrial products, explosives and blast materials, civil and military firearms and ammunition, etc...
claimed that the launcher on vehicles could be rapidly dismounted for foot soldiers.
Norinco
Norinco
The China North Industries Corporation , official English name Norinco, manufactures vehicles , machinery, optical-electronic products, oil field equipment, chemicals, light industrial products, explosives and blast materials, civil and military firearms and ammunition, etc...
also revealed a further-developed advanced version of the HJ-9A, designated the HJ-9B.