HJ-9

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Hong Jian (Red Arrow) - 9
HJ-9 mounted on WZ550.jpg
A HJ-9 missile system mounted on a WZ550 4x4 vehicle.
Typeanti-tank and air-to-surface missiles
Place of originChina
Service history
In service1990s to present
Production history
ManufacturerNorinco
ProducedSince 1990s
Specifications
Mass37 kg
Length1200 mm
Diameter152 mm
WarheadTandem HEAT warhead, 1100-1200 mm penetration RHAe
Detonation
mechanism
Contact fuse
Enginerocket motor
Propellantsolid fuel
Operational
range
100 – 5500 meters[1]
Guidance
system
laser-beam-riding & MMW 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 missile system deployed by the People's Liberation Army Ground Force.

History and development[edit]

The development of HJ-9 commenced in the early 1980s, with the development finished in the late 1990s. The weapon was officially unveiled to the public on a military parade in 1999.[3]

The missile was developed by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco), and one of the chief designers was Yang Chunming (杨春铭). It is externally similar in appearance to the Israeli MAPATS (man-portable anti-tank system) and South African ZT3 Ingwe anti-tank missile, however, no evidence is found between their potential technological link.[4]

Design[edit]

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 semi-automatic command to line of sight laser beam riding. Claimed armor penetration is 1,200mm, which is greater than the HJ-8. The missile may be fitted with high-explosive or thermal effect warheads against non-armored point targets, bunkers, and fortifications. Like the HJ-8, the HJ-9 utilizes a disposable container/launching tube, but the one for HJ-9 is heavier, weighing 37 kg (82 lb) due to HJ-9's large diameter of 152 mm (6.0 in). The missile is compatible with various thermal imaging sights and can be mounted on the AFT-9 Missile Carrier.[4][5]

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 millimeter wave radar guidance. The HJ-9A launcher was mostly observed being mounted on a tripod with an integrated radar system and was demonstrated by Norinco on a NJ2046 utility vehicle.[6] The HJ-9A can also be mounted on trucks, armored personnel carriers, and other light utility vehicles.

Norinco also revealed a further-developed version of the HJ-9A with laser guidance, designated HJ-9B.[4]

Operators[edit]

See also[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ^ JIW, p. 448. The main article page mentions a 5000 meter range while the specifications for the article indicate "up to 5500 meters".
  2. ^ "AFT9". weaponsystems.
  3. ^ "HJ-9". missilery.
  4. ^ a b c "HJ-9". military-today.
  5. ^ "AFT-9". military today.
  6. ^ "HJ-9A". military-today.
  7. ^ The Military Balance 2021. The International Institute for Strategic Studies. 2021. pp. 250–251.
  • HJ-9 ATM
  • (JIW) Jones, Richard D. and Ness, Leland (eds.), Jane's Infantry Weapons 2007-2008, Coulsdon: Jane's Information Group Ltd., 2007.
  • (JAA) Foss, Christopher F. (ed.), Jane's Armour and Artillery 2007-2008, London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd., 2008.
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