NORINCO ZBD-04A AT

History of NORINCO ZBD-04A AT

The Chinese military places a significant focus on advanced anti-tank capabilities, utilizing a range of missile-equipped designs like the ZBD-04A AT. This missile carrier, active in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) since 2020, is a crucial component of China's military parades, showcasing its commitment to national pride and military strength. With global military powers, including the US, Russia, India, and China, prioritizing effective anti-tank systems, investments in solutions like the ZBD-04A AT highlight the importance of countering armored adversaries in large-scale conflicts.

Built on the ZBD-04A Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) tracked chassis, the ZBD-04A AT boasts excellent on-road/off-road capabilities, featuring a flat hull with glacis panels. The vehicle accommodates a driver, commander, and crew member, enhancing situational awareness with access hatches and vision blocks. The Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) launcher at the rear includes two quadruple launchers, providing flexibility in targeting, irrespective of the vehicle's direction. Powered by diesel engines, the system, with six rubber tire wheels on one side of the track, ensures it can keep pace with Chinese mechanized forces.

The ZBD-04A AT is armed with the HJ-10 missile, which carries a tandem high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead capable of defeating modern armor protection systems at ranges up to 1,400mm and six miles. The missile's fiber-optic or radar guidance system enables precise targeting. Moreover, the HJ-10 is not exclusive to the ZBD-04A AT, as it is also employed by various platforms such as helicopters like the Z-10, Z-11, Z-19, and the UAV "Rainbow," demonstrating its versatility in tank-killing measures across different military applications.

Specification

Basics

Years: 2008

Origins: China

Status: Active.

Crew: 3

Production: 350

Carrier: China

Roles

Amphibious Assault: Cross open water under your own power with or without preparation.

Anti-Tank/Anti-Tank: Base models or variants can be used to track, engage, and defeat armored enemy elements at long distances.

Dimensions and Weight

Length: 23.5 feet (7.15 m)

Width: 10.5 feet (3.2 m)

Height: 11.5 feet (3.5 m)

Weight: 55,116 lbs (25,000 kg)

Tonnage: 27.6 tons

Power and Performance

Engine: 1 x 670hp diesel fuel liquid cooled motor drives conventional sprocket arrangement.

Speed: 38.5 km/h (62.0 km/h)

Area: 310.7 miles (500.0 km)

Weapons

4 or 8 AFT-10 (HJ-10) Anti-Tank Missiles (ATGM), mounted in single or dual launchers (installation varies) above the rear fuselage.

8 x Smoke Grenade Launchers.

AMMUNITION

4 to 8 x AFT-10 (HJ-10) ATGMs.

8 x Smoke grenades.