AFT-9 HJ-9 WZ550 anti-tank missile launcher wheeled armoured data sheet specifications information U

 
 
 
AFT-9 HJ-9 Anti-tank missile launcher armoured vehicle
 
 
AFT-9 HJ-9 WZ550 anti-tank missile launcher wheeled armoured data sheet specifications information description intelligence pictures photos images PLA China Chinese army identification tracked armoured vehicle combat military

 

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Description
The AFT-9, or HJ-9, represents a new generation of anti-tank missile developed by the Chine Defense company Norinco. This missile is used to attack enemy tanks and other armored or unamored targets within ranges of 100 meters to 5,000 meters. During the military parade in Beijing on 1 October 2009, the missile was mounted to the chassis of a WZ550 4x4 armored vehicle.
 
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Armament
The AFT-9 or HJ-9 anti-tank wheeled armored vehicle is equipped with four launcher tubes mounted on the top rear of the hull. In the road position, the launcher unit can be lowered. The HJ-9 / AFT-9 has a maximum range of 5km, while the minimum range is 100 meters. The launcher fires the HongJian 9 missile with tandem-shaped high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warheads to defeat tanks fitted with explosive reactive armor (ERA). The missile has a claimed armor penetration of 1,200mm, or over 320mm at 68 degrees. It might also be able to be fitted with high explosive or thermal effect warheads for use against non-armored targets or fortifications. The missile is driven by two solid rocket motors (one ejection, one cruise), with a maximum firing range of 5,000m. The missile has an extended probe on its head for greater standoff and penetration. For his self-protection, the vehicle is equipped with a 4-barrel 75mm smoke grenade launcher mounted to each side of the hull.
Protection

The hull of the AFT-9 or HJ-9 launcher vehicle WZ550 is made of high hardness armor steel, which provides protection against small arms firing and shell splinters on the battlefield.

Propulsion
The WZ550 is a 4x4 wheeled chassis and is motorized with 320hp turbocharged diesel.
Accessories
The launcher unit iis fully stabilized and has a from +10 to -10 degrees with +/-200 degree traverse. The AFT-9 / HJ-9 launcher vehicle is equipped with fire control unit and observation system which includes day/night sight, TV goniometry, and laser command transmission systems. Standard equipment includes a collective NBC protection system and an automated fire suppression system.
 
Specifications
 
Armament
4 missiles AFT-9 /HJ-9 ready to launch, and 8 missiles carried inside the vehicle.
Country user
China
Company Designer
Norinco.
Accessories
NBC protection system, nigh/day driving vision, firing control system
Crew
3 soldiers
Armor
Protection against the firing of small arms and shell splinters.
Weight
13,700 kg
Speed
95 km/hr on raod, 4,5 km on water
Range
600 km
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Dimensions
Length:,6. m; Width: 3.0 m; Height: ? m
 
 
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AFT-9 HJ-9 WZ550 anti-tank missile launcher wheeled armoured data sheet specifications information description intelligence pictures photos images PLA China Chinese army identification tracked armoured vehicle combat military
AFT-9 HJ-9 WZ550 anti-tank missile launcher wheeled armoured data sheet specifications information description intelligence pictures photos images PLA China Chinese army identification tracked armoured vehicle combat military

AFT-9 HJ-9 WZ550 anti-tank missile launcher wheeled armoured data sheet specifications information description intelligence pictures photos images PLA China Chinese army identification tracked armoured vehicle combat military
AFT-9 HJ-9 WZ550 anti-tank missile launcher wheeled armoured data sheet specifications information description intelligence pictures photos images PLA China Chinese army identification tracked armoured vehicle combat military
 
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