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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category.
01 / Overview
HJ-9
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1999–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Guidance TypeBeam-Riding
- Seeker TypeLaser-SACLOS / Millimeter wave radar / Laser beam-riding
- Fire-and-ForgetNo
- Two-Way DatalinkYes
- Imaging Infrared SeekerYes
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceNo
▣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
- Warhead TypeTandem-charge HEAT, High explosive, Incendiary
- Tandem HEAT ChargeYes
- Penetration (RHA)1,200 mm
- Proximity FuzeNo
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
- Launch Platform*Tripod *WZ-550 *NJ2046 *Light utility vehicles *Helicopters
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedYes
- Naval-LaunchedNo
- Man-PortableYes
- Launcher TypeDisposable container and launching tube
⬢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
- 1999Production started
27
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) RANKING Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
22ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM)10POST-COLD WAR · ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM)106PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS10PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAnti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)category.
📖 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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