HJ-9 (Red Arrow 9) Chinese Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

HJ-9, Hongjian-9, HJ-9B, Red Arrow 9B

Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

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Basic Information

Name

HJ-9 (Red Arrow 9) Chinese Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

Designation

HJ-9, Hongjian-9, HJ-9B, Red Arrow 9B

Alternate Designation

HJ-9, Hongjian-9, HJ-9B, Red Arrow 9B

Equipment Type

Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

Manufacturer

NORINCO

Date of Introduction

1992

Description

The HJ-9 (Red Arrow 9) Chinese Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) System is an advanced, third-generation anti-tank missile system deployed by the People's Liberation Army. The missile was developed by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco), and one of the chief designers was Yang Chunming. It is similar in appearance to the Israeli MAPATS (man-portable anti-tank system), causing speculation about the link between the two missiles. It is also similar to the South African ZT3 Ingwe anti-tank missile. Like the MAPATS and ZT3, the HJ-9 is guided by laser beam riding. The HJ-9 has a maximum range of 5.5 km (3.4 mi) and a minimum range of 100 m (110 yds). Claimed armor penetration is 1,200mm, which is greater than that of the HJ-8. The missile may be fitted with high-explosive or thermal effect warheads for use against non-armored point targets, bunkers, and fortifications. Like the HJ-8, the HJ-9 utilizes a disposable container/launching tube, but the one for HJ-9 is heavier, weighing 37 kg (82 lb) because HJ-9 is larger than HJ-8. The diameter of the HJ-9 is 152 mm (6.0 in) and the missile is compatible with a variety of thermal imaging sights.

Ground Specifications

Crew 3

Mobility Type Wheeled (4x4)

Main Weapon Tandem-HEAT Anti-tank and air-to-surface missile

Range 5.5 km

Variants

HJ-9 or HJ-9A (Mounted) Red Arrow Mounted on a WZ551 Type 92B 4x4 tactical vehicle or mounted on a NJ2046 4x4 tactical vehicle.

HJ-9A Red Arrow Semi-active millimeter wave radar guidance.

HJ-9 / HJ-9B This is the baseline variant, and is equipped with a tandem high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead and a laser beam-riding guidance system. This variant has in some sources also been referred to as the Red Arrow 9B, which is thought to have arisen from a designation change by the manufacturer, which may have referred to the variant as 9B initially. Laser beam riding variant

System

Alternative Designation HJ-9, Hongjian-9, HJ-9B, Red Arrow 9B

Type Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

Manufacturer NORINCO

Family 3rd Generation Anti-Tank Missile System deployed by the PLA

Launching Tube Type Disposable Container/Launching Tube

Control System The control system is semi-automatic, with TV equipment to accompany the rocket and transfer control commands by laser beam. The laser transmitter operates in the range of 0.9 μm and has a range of up to 5.5 μm. The control system of the complex is built on digital technologies using modern element base. For operation at night and in the conditions of limited visibility, the control system is equipped with a thermal sight operating in the range of 8-12 µm and providing target detection at a range of up to 4 km and their identification at a range of 2.5-3 km.

Combat Unit The combat unit is a tandem cumulative unit, which provides engagement of targets protected by dynamic armor. Armor penetration is 1100-1200mm homogeneous armor. According to the developers, the probability of hitting a tank-type target is 90%. The HJ-9 can also be equipped with a blast or thermobaric combat unit. This makes it possible to destroy enemy manpower and destroy long-term firing points and other engineering structures, including in mountainous terrain.

Crew 3 ea

Maximum Effective Range 5.5 km

Minimum Effective Range 100 m

Air to Surface Capable Yes

Surface to Air Capable Yes

Displacement Time INA

Emplacement Time INA

Note The HJ-9 anti-tank system is placed or planned to be placed on various carriers ranging from light vehicle chassis to advanced combat helicopters. At the moment, the developers have refused to create a portable version of the complex, due to the large enough weight of its components.

Dimensions

Length 1,200 mm

Diameter 152 mm

Weight, Combat 37 kg

Missile

Name HJ-9 Red Arrow 9 Chinese Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

Type Tandem-HEAT Anti-tank and air-to-surface missile

Engine Rocket Motor

Propellant Solid Fuel

Guidance System Laser-beam-riding & MMW radar

Muzzle Velocity Supersonic

Effective Range 100 - 5,500 m

Warhead Type Tandem HEAT warhead

Warhead Weight INA

Detonation Mechanism Contact Fuse

Range Finder Type Laser

Max Rate of Fire two missiles per minute

Sustain Rate of Fire 2 rds/min

Armor Penetration 1100-1200 mm

Hit Probability 90%

Basic Load 4 x "Ready to Fire" missiles, 8 x stored internally.

Fire Control

Name INA

Computerized FCS Yes, Laser beam-riding semi-automatic command-to-line of sight (SACLOS)

Guidance System Laser-beam-riding or MMW radar (Variant Dependent)

Direct Fire Yes

Indirect Fire Yes

Thermal Imaging Sights Compatible

TV Goniometer Yes

Thermal Sight Yes

Image Sources

Notes https://www.militarytoday.com/missiles/hj9_images.htm; https://www.reddit.com/r/Warthunder/comments/iwxp4z/wz550_atgm_carrier/;

Details

Country of Origin China

Category Land

Land

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

1.2 m

Width

0.15 m

Height

—

Weight

37 kg

Operators (1)

China

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