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.
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
Protection
against firing of small
arms and shell splinters.
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