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Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · People's Republic of China · 1999
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
85
Range
75
Guidance / Accuracy
70
Fire-and-Forget
30
Top-Attack Capability
60
Portability
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Reliability
85
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerChina North Industries Group Corporation Limited
CategoryAnti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)
EraPost-Cold War
In service1999
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
70
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) MASS Rating
10/17
Post-Cold War
22/86
All-Time
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
85
Range
75
Guidance / Accuracy
70
Fire-and-Forget
30
Top-Attack Capability
60
Portability
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Reliability
85
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category.
01 / Overview
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile TypeAnti-tank guided missile
  • Service Entry Year1990
  • DesignerNorinco
  • Length1.2 m
  • Diameter152 mm
  • Launch Weight37 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance6MOD.6
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion TypeSolid fuel rocket
  • Motor TypeTwo-stage solid rocket motor
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageYes
  • Fuel / PropellantSolid
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Minimum Range0.1 km
  • Maximum Range5.5 km
  • Flight ProfileCommand-guided, semi-active laser or millimeter wave radar
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead5MOD.5
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Operators3
  • Variants3
  • Production Start1,990 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / FuzeContact fuze
  • Explosive Filler TypeTandem-charge HEAT, High explosive, Incendiary
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1999Production started
27
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
Guidance method where a missile follows a directed energy beam (e.g., radar or laser) to its target.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
A guidance system in ATGMs that uses infrared sensors to create a thermal image of the target for precise homing.
A lightweight, shoulder-fired anti-tank guided missile system designed for individual soldier transport and operation.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A tandem warhead configuration in anti-tank missiles where a smaller precursor charge detonates reactive armor, followed by a larger main charge to penetrate the underlying armor.
A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.
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