Red Arrow AFT-10 Chinese Anti-Tank Guided Missile Carrier
Red Arrow AFT-10
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Red Arrow AFT-10 Chinese Anti-Tank Guided Missile Carrier
Designation
Red Arrow AFT-10
Alternate Designation
Red Arrow AFT-10; HJ-10 Mounted; ZBD-04A ATGM
Equipment Type
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2014
Description
Red Arrow AFT-10 Chinese Anti-Tank Guided Missile Carrier is developed by Norinco. The AFT-10 multi-purpose missile system with HJ-10 anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) is designed to engage modern armored vehicles, including equipped with dynamic protection, fortifications, and engineering structures, low-speed air, and surface targets at any time, under severe weather conditions. The HJ-10 ATGM was adopted by the People's Liberation Army of China in 2012. It is used to equip combat helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and to mount on self-propelled chassis of various types. According to published information, the missile nearest analog is the Israeli Spike-ER. The main element of the complex is the guided-missile HJ-10 (红箭-10, Hong Jian - 10, "Red Arrow -10"). The missile (see photo) has a cylindrical body of large elongation and a hemispherical head cowl. It is made according to the normal aerodynamic scheme, in the middle part of the hull, there are X-shaped wings, which are unfolded after leaving the TIC. Two pairs of rudders are located in the tail part. The rocket is equipped with the solid propellant launch and marching engines. Recessed taper-type marching engine nozzles are located on the side surface of the rocket in front of the rudder.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
HJ-10 anti-tank guided missile (ATGM)
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel (590 hp)
Active Protection
some fielded feature a multi-spectral IR countermeasures package mounted on the mast above the cannisters. Technical capability details unknown.
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
60.0 km/h
Range
10.0 km
Variants
VN-1 Red Arrow 10 ATGM Carrier
Red Arrow 10 ATGM system mounted on a VN-1 8x8 wheeled chassis.
System
Alternative Designation
Red Arrow AFT-10; HJ-10 Mounted; ZBD-04A ATGM
Type
Anti-Tank Guided Missile System Carrier
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Status
In Service
Production
2011 - present
Family
Red Arrow Missile and ZBD Track Vehicle Families
Emplacement Time
INA
Crew
3 Personnel
Displacement Time
INA
Maximum Effective Range (Missile System)
8 - 10 km
Amphibious
Yes; however, as a result of the additional armor, the ZBD-04A tracked chassis has a reduced amphibious capability and is only able to cross inland rivers and streams at a maximum speed of 6 km/h. It is is not fitted with water jets for propulsion while afloat. It has a reduced amphibious performance and is powered by its tracks with limited control as a result.
Maximum Range (Tracked Carrier)
400 km
Note
Assessed to be task organized to fight along with China's mechanized infantry brigades.
Carrier Dimensions
Length
7.52 m
Width
3.4 m
Height
2.7 m
Weight (Combat)
24,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
404 kW (541 bhp) six-cylinder, water-cooled turbo-diesel
Engine Type
Turbo-diesel
Engine Power
590 hp
Engine Location
Front Right
Cruising Range
400 km
Maximum Road Speed
60 km/h
Average Cross Speed
45 km/h
Maximum Swim Speed
6 km/h
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.7 m
Trench
2.7 m
Fording Depth
1.4 m
Suspension
Traditional torsion bar configuration, with each side having six dual rubber tire road wheels and a driver sprocket at the front, idler at the rear and track return rollers. Only the upper part of the suspension is covered.
Missile
Name
HJ-10 Red Arrow
Type
Tandem HEAT
Caliber
170 mm
Diameter
170 mm
Length
1,775 mm
Engine Propellant
Solid Fuel
Muzzle Velocity
Supersonic
Guidance System
Fiber-optic wire-guided missile
Loading Type
Manual Loading
Minimum Range
2,000 m
Maximum Range
8,000 m
Effective Range
10 km
Warhead Type
Tandem HEAT
Warhead Weight
INA
Self-Destruct
INA
Armor Penetration
1,400 mm of conventional Steel Armor protected by Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA)
Rapid Firing
47 sec
Basic Load
The Red Arrow 10 ATGW system uses eight missiles launched from cannisters
Fire Control
Name
Norinco Advanced FCS
Note
Enabling the FCS is an optical mast mounted above the missile cannisters that can be extended above the vehicle to observe the effect on target as well as identify targets. The optical suite is equipped with a camera as well as an IR channel. The system can also process targets designated and selected by networked ground surveillance radar.
Design
IR TV Wire Guidance System
Guidance System
Fiber-optic cable
TV (Sensor Pod)
Yes
IR (Sensor Pod)
Yes
Night IR Detection Range
6,000 m
Identification Range
5,000 - 8,000 m
Day time TV Detection Range
10,000 m
LRF
Yes
Communications
Digital Transmission Capable
Yes
Data Bus Technology
Yes
Digital Radios
Yes, Standard
Wireless Internet Connection Capable
Yes
TBR-121
VHF Transceiver
Yes
VHF Range
1-50 km
Proliferated
Widely
Digital Data
Yes, Full
Control
Self-Adaptive Control (Including Automatic Antenna Tuner)
Frequency Agile
Yes
Note:
Similar to US SINCGARS ASIP Radio systems
Protection
Armor Material
Welded steel and modular armor panels
Hull Armor (Front)
The hull is built from welded steel and modular armor panels, believed to be composite based on the weight of the vehicle are added to the sides and front. The front of the hull is believed to provide protection against 30 mm projectiles fired from a range of 500 m and the sides of the platform are resistant to 14.5 mm projectiles fired from 200 m. Protection against 14.5mm projectiles at a distance of 200 meters.
Hull Armor (Side)
Modular armor, assessed to be composite.
Hull Armor (Rear)
The rear and roof are thought to provide protection from only 7.62 mm AP projectiles and artillery fragments.
Under the Hull Armor
The bottom of the hull is reinforced, and it is believed to provide protection from small anti-tank mines. Protection from 7.62mm AP projectiles and artillery fragments. Withstands mine blasts equivalent to 10 kg of TNT anywhere under the hull.
Applique Armor
Yes, added to the front and sides of the hull
Explosive Reactive Armor
Yes
Active Protection System
Yes, some fielded feature a multi-spectral IR countermeasures package mounted on the mast above the cannisters. Technical capability details unknown.
Mine Clearing
INA
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Yes, includes a bank of seven electrically operated smoke grenade launchers mounted in front of the canister turret.
Automatic Fire Suppression System
Yes
Battle Management System
Yes
Navigation Suite
Yes, Beidou satellite navigation system
Firing Port
The vehicle features firing and viewing ports on each side toward the rear of the hull. Crew members can also fire out of rear hatches, using the hatch covers locked vertically as shields.
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Tracked Anti-Tank Vehicles
Land > Anti-Tank Vehicles > Tracked Anti-Tank Vehicles
Filter Label
R
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.52 m
Width
3.4 m
Height
2.7 m
Weight
24000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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