HJ-12

HJ-12
Red Arrow-12 mockup at IDEX 2017
TypeAnti-tank missile
Surface-to-surface missile
Surface-to-air missile
Place of originChina
Service history
In service2020–present
Used bySee § Users
Production history
ManufacturerNorinco
Unit cost$18,000 (missile: $7,000)
Produced2014–present
Specifications
Mass22 kg (49 lb) (carry weight)
17 kg (37 lb) (missile)
5 kg (11 lb) (IIR/EO targeting sight)
LengthMissile: 0.98 m (3.2 ft)
Launch tube: 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
DiameterMissile: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)
Launch tube: 17 cm (6.7 in)

Effective firing range4,000 m (2.5 mi) (daytime)
2,000 m (1.2 mi) (nighttime)
WarheadTandem shaped charge HEAT
Detonation
mechanism
Impact force

EngineSolid fuel rocket
Guidance
system
Infrared homing, TV imaging
References

The Hongjian-12 (Chinese: 红箭-12; pinyin: Hóng Jiàn-12; lit. 'Red Arrow-12') is a third generation, man-portable, fire-and-forget infrared homing Top-attack anti-tank missile of China. It was unveiled at the Eurosatory 2014 exhibition.