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Land ForcesChina

AFT-9

4x4 armored anti-tank guided missile vehicleFielded 1998Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 6.05 m
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System
Type4x4 armored anti-tank guided missile vehicle
Date of introduction1998
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNORINCOMed[1]
Configuration4x4Med[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.05 m20 ftMed[1]
Width2.44 m8 ftMed[1]
Height1.98 m6 ftMed[1]
Combat weight13.75 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineDeutz BF8L413FCMed[1]
Engine power320 hpMed[1]
Cruising range800 km497 mi · 432 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed95 km/h59 mph · 51 ktMed[1]
Fording1.0 mMed[1]
Protection
ArmorArmor of this vehicle provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. It is also fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke Equipment2x4 75mm smoke grenade dischargersMed[1]
Armament
Maximum firing range5 km3 mi · 3 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)ammunition
Med[1]
Range
5 km3 mi · 3 nmi
Quantity
12 missiles, 4 ready to fire
Guidance
Laser
Warhead
Tandem HEAT
Armor penetration
1,200 mm
Summary

The AFT-9 Chinese 4x4 Armored Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle is a modern tank destroyer of Chinese origin. The AFT-9 mates a cost-effective vehicle platform with powerful anti-tank missiles.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. AFT-9 Chinese 4x4 Armored Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import