AFT-9 Chinese 4x4 Armored Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle
AFT-9
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
AFT-9 Chinese 4x4 Armored Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle
Designation
AFT-9
Alternate Designation
AFT-9
Equipment Type
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Vehicle
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
1998
Description
The AFT-9 Chinese 4x4 Armored Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle is a modern tank destroyer of Chinese origin. The AFT-9 mates a cost-effective vehicle platform with powerful anti-tank missiles. Various earlier designs were not adopted for service since they either lacked the range of firepower.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon
HJ-9 Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Engine
Diesel (320 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
95.0 km/h
Range
800.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
AFT-9
Type
Armored Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Configuration
4x4
Crew
3 ea
Dimensions
Length
6.05 m
Width
2.44 m
Height
1.98 m
Weight, Combat
13.75 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
Deutz BF8L413FC
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
320 hp
Maximum Range
800 km
Maximum Speed
95 km/h
Amphibious
No
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
0.6 m
Fording
1.0 m
Main Weapon System
System
Mount
Quadruple launcher, lowered when not in use
Elevation
-10 to +10 degrees, powered
Traverse
+/- 200 degrees, powered
Ammunition
Name
HJ-9
Type
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Length
6.05 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Weight
27 kg
Guidance System
Laser
Warhead Type
Tandem HEAT
Maximum Range
5 km
Minimum Range
100 m
Armor Penetration
1,200 mm
Basic Load
12 missiles, 4 ready to fire
Protection
Armor
Armor of this vehicle provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. It is also fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems.
Applique Armor
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
2x4 75mm smoke grenade dischargers
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Wheeled Anti-Tank Vehicles
Land > Anti-Tank Vehicles > Wheeled Anti-Tank Vehicles
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.05 m
Width
2.44 m
Height
1.98 m
Weight
13750 kg
Operators (1)
China
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