| HJ-12 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-tank missile |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | NORINCO |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 22 kg (carry weight) Missile: 17 kg est |
| Length | Missile: 0.98 m Launch tube: 1.2 m |
| Diameter | Missile: 13.5 cm Launch tube: 17 cm |
| Effective firing range | 2000 m to 4000 m |
| Warhead | Tandem shaped charge HEAT |
Detonation mechanism | Impact force |
| Engine | Solid fuel rocket |
Guidance system | Imaging infrared (IIR), CCD |
The HJ-12 or Hongjian-12 ("红箭-12" transliterated as "Red Arrow-12") is a third generation, man-portable, fire-and-forget anti-tank missile unveiled at the Eurosatory 2014 exhibition.[1]
Design[]
The HJ-12 is a modern, third generation anti-tank missile developed by NORINCO. The HJ-12 is a fire-and-forget system utilizing Lock-On Before Launch (LOBL) and is capable of being fired within buildings and bunkers due to its soft launch system. Once launched, it will home autonomously onto its target, allowing the operator to immediately take cover or reload to engage another target. The warhead uses a tandem shaped charge design with an estimated penetration capability of up to 1,100 mm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA) after penetrating explosive reactive armor.
Users[]
See also[]
- Similar weapons
- Related lists
- List of anti-tank guided missiles
- List of missiles
References[]
- Notes
- ↑ "Defense Industry of China unveils Red Arrow 12 HJ-12 man-portable fire-and-forget anti-tank missile". 9 July 2014. http://www.armyrecognition.com/july_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/defense_industry_of_china_unveils_red_arrow_12_hj-12_man-portable_fire-and-forget_anti-tank_missile_.html. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
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