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HJ-8

NORINCO · Anti-Tank · China · Cold War (1970–1991)

HJ-8 — Anti-Tank
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The HJ-8 or Hongjian-8 is a second generation tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided anti-tank missile system which was originally deployed by the People's Liberation Army in the late 1980s.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
Surface-to-Surface
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
China
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Operator
China/export
Primary Role
Anti-Tank
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1984
Produced
100000
Unit Cost (2026$)
$60K
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
Solid-fuel rocket motor
Thrust / Power
None (rocket)
Launch
Ground/Air-launched
Length (ft)
4.2
Wingspan (ft)
1.4
Empty Weight (lb)
13
MTOW (lb)
27
Payload (lb)
8
Endurance (hr)
0.01
Range (mi)
3
Max Speed (mph)
600
Max Speed (Mach)
0.78
Armament
Tandem HEAT