HJ-10 (Red Arrow 10) Chinese Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
HJ-10, Hongjian 10
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Other
Basic Information
Name
HJ-10 (Red Arrow 10) Chinese Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Designation
HJ-10, Hongjian 10
Alternate Designation
HJ-10, Hongjian 10; Red Arrow 10
Equipment Type
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2014
Description
HJ-10 (or "Red Arrow 10") is a Chinese ground-launched anti-tank missile developed by Norinco. It features a tandem high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead that can penetrate up to 1,400 mm (55 in) of conventional steel armor protected by explosive reactive armor. The maximum range is 10 km (6.2 mi), with pre- or post-launch lock-on.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Main Weapon
Tandem HEAT warhead
Range
10.0 km
Variants
Red Arrow 10A
The Red Arrow 10A, also known as Hongjian-10A (HJ-10A) is a long-range Chinese ATGW intended for mounting on various AFVs. It operates on the infrared television (IR TV) wire guidance system and is equipped with a tandem-HEAT warhead.
Red Arrow 10B
The Red arrow 10B is externally identical to the Red Arrow 10A, with the exception of a small curved recess on the ring-shaped portion at the very rear of the missile. No details are available regarding its differences from the baseline variant. It is possible that the Red Arrow 10B is intended as an export variant or that it may be fitted with a revised warhead or seeker.
Red Arrow 10 A/B (AFT-10 ATGM Missile Carrier)
Red Arrow 10 ATGM Missile Pods mounted on the AFT-10 ATGM Missile Carrier.
System
Alternative Designation
HJ-10, Hongjian 10; Red Arrow 10
Type
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Status
In Service
Type
Non-line-of-sight anti-tank guided missile
Family
HJ-10
Emplacement Time
INA
Crew
Dependent on associated chassis, but normally 3 personnel.
Displacement Time
INA
Maximum Effective Range
10 km
Air to Surface Capable
INA
Surface to Air Capable
INA
Note
The Missile can be launched from platforms such as Armored Fighting Vehicles.
Dimensions
Length
1,775 mm
Diameter
170 mm
Height
INA
Weight, Launch
47 kg
Automotive
Prime Mover Required
Yes
Man Portable
No
Missile
Name
HJ-10 Red Arrow
Type
Tandem HEAT
Caliber
170 mm
Engine Propellant
Solid Fuel
Muzzle Velocity
Supersonic
Guidance System
Fiber-optic wire-guided missile semi-active laser homing and millimeter wave radar seeker
Infrared homing
Minimum Range
2,000 m
Maximum Range
8,000 m
Effective Range
10 km
Warhead Type
Tandem HEAT
Warhead Weight
INA
Armor Penetration
1,400mm of conventional Steel Armor protected by Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA)
Self-Destruct
INA
Rapid Firing
47 seconds
Loading Type
Manual Loading
Basic Load
Platform dependent, but normally the Red Arrow 10 ATGW system load is eight missiles launched from cannisters.
Fire Control
Name
HJ-10 Red Arrow
Computerized FCS
Yes
Design
NLOS
LoS Engagement Capable
Yes
Infrared Imaging
Yes
Direct Fire
Yes
Indirect Fire
Yes
Stabilisers
Four hydraulically operated stabilisers.
Operating Modes
3 illuminating Operation Modes.
TV (Sensor Pod)
Yes
IR (Sensor Pod)
Yes
Night IR Detection Range
6,000 m
Identification Range
5,000 m
Day time TV Detection Range
10,000 m
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.78 m
Width
0.17 m
Height
—
Weight
47 kg
Operators (2)
China
Malaysia
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