Saturday, September 06, 2008

HJ-8

HJ-8E

Also Known As: Baktar Shikan (Pakistani version), HJ-8L (Improved version), HongJian-8 (Chinese name), Red Arrow 8E (US name for HJ-8E missile)

Origin:China

Contractor/s: NORINCO

Description: The HJ-8 is a semi-active wire-guided anti-tank missile developed by NORINCO for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in the 1980s. This anti-tank weapon system can be launched from ground vehicles and helicopters or by infantrymen. Overall, the HJ-8 can be deemed as the Chiense counterpart to US TOW missile system. The HJ-8 entered service with the PLA in the late 1980s. Baktar Shikan is a version produced under license in Pakistan. In the mid-1990s, the PLA introduced an improved version known as HJ-8E featuring increased range, improved accuracy and tandem warhead.

The HJ-8E missile weighs 11.2 kg, has a maximum range of 4,000 meters and a piercing in armor capability of 1,000mm. The missile flies to its designated target at high subsonic speeds. The man-portable version of the HJ-8 weapon system is heavier than its Western and Russian counterparts. The HJ-8L is a follow-on version which features a lighter tripod launcher and increased piercing in armor ability. The US Intelligence reported that the Red Arrow 8E/HJ-8E missile had been selected for the Z-10 attack helicopter in development for the PLA.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 120 mm, Length 875 mm, Wingspan 320 mm

Weights: Weight 11.2 kg (24.7 lb) 25 kg encased missile

Performance: Cruise Speed 220 mps (Mach 0.66), Max Range 4,000 m (13,123 ft), Min Range 100 m (328 ft), Piercing in Armor 1,000 mm (39.37 in)

Applications
BTR-3U, KBA-105 Shkval, Z-10 Operators

see operators map

Bosnia and Herzegovina

China

Pakistan

Thailand

United Arab Emirates

Internet Resources
sinodefence.com

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2008

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