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

: Posted On Wednesday, 17 March 2010 12:15

AFT-9 HJ-9 Anti-tank missile launcher armoured vehicle

Description

The AFT-9 or HJ-9 represent a new generation of anti-tank missile developped by the Chine Defense Company Norinco. This missile is used attack enemy tanks and other armor targets within 100 meters to 5,000 meters, and it can also attack armored concrete plants and other targets. During the military parade in Beijing the 01 October 2009, the missile was mounted to the he chassis of the wheeled armoured vehicle WZ550.

Variants :

No variants

Technical Data

Back menu

Armament

The AFT-9 or HJ-9 anti-tank wheeled armoured vehicle is equipped with four launcher tubes mounte to the top at the rear of the hull. In road positiion, the launcher ubnit can be lowered on the top of the hull. The HJ-9 / AFT-9 has a maximum range of 5km, while the minimum range is 100 metres. The launcher fires the HongJian 9 missile with tandem shaped high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warheads to defeat tanks fitted with explosive reactive armour (ERA). The missile has a claimed armour penetration of 1,200mm, or over 320mm at 68 degree. It might also be able to be fitted with high explosive or thermal effect warheads for use against non-armoured point targets, bunkers 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 4-barrel 75mm smoke grenade launcher mounted to eeach 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 provide a protection against small arms firing and shell splinters of the battle field.

Propulsion

The WZ550 is a 4x4 wheeled chassis and is motorised with 320hp turbo-charged diesel.

Accessories

The launcher unit iis fully stabilised and has an 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 collective NBC protection system and 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