How did you go from HJ (ATGM) to HQ (SAM)?
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How did you go from HJ (ATGM) to HQ (SAM)?
Oops, I was posting in the SAM thread so I must have gotten HJ and HQ mixed up. Thanks for point out. Yes, I was asking which ATGM is used by Type 19 IFV, HJ-12/13/16?
Likely HJ-13, indicated by the tube size and suspected datalink antenna on the turret front, which it shares with the new airborne ifv and mengshi launcher.
It uses the HJ-13. HJ-16 is only a bit lighter than the HJ-10, and I don't think the IFV has enough space to carry it.
Reading some older news, I think the confusion was caused because what we thought was the HJ-16 was actual named HJ-13. The names are clarified now after their export variants were revealed in 2024 airshow.
Speaking of which with the Type 19 IFV, is it 2 ATGMs it carries or 4 ATGMs?
It fits 4 inside the launcher.
Does someone clearly know what is the difference between "HJ" and "AFT" designations? As far as I get it, the first is for missile and the latter is for self-propelled launcher vehicle, right?
Yes AFT is the platform, like AFT-09. HJ is the munition.
HJ is the manufacturer's name, and AFT is the PLA equipment code name.
AXX in the PLA refers to various types of guided missiles:
AKD=A/ Kong Di = Air to Groud Missile. AKD-9, AKD-10, AKD-62, AKD-88...
AFT=A/ Fan Tanke = Anti Tank Missile. AFT-07C, AFT-09, AFT-10...
ADK=A/ Di Kong = Anti Air Missiles. ADK-11,ADK-13...