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  "id": "aft-9",
  "name": "AFT-9",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "4x4 armored anti-tank guided missile vehicle",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1998,
  "operators": [
    "CHN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "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.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "NORINCO",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "4x4",
      "src": [
        "weg-aft-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 3,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 6.05,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.44,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 1.98,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 13.75,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Deutz BF8L413FC",
      "src": [
        "weg-aft-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 320,
      "src": [
        "weg-aft-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 800,
      "src": [
        "weg-aft-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 95,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.0 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-aft-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Armor 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.",
      "src": [
        "weg-aft-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-aft-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Equipment",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "2x4 75mm smoke grenade dischargers",
      "src": [
        "weg-aft-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 5,
      "src": [
        "weg-aft-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range",
      "note": "Longest-range ammunition listed"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)",
      "role": "ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-aft-9"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Guidance": "Laser",
        "Warhead": "Tandem HEAT",
        "Armor penetration": "1,200 mm"
      },
      "range_km": 5,
      "qty": "12 missiles, 4 ready to fire"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "apc8",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/aft-9.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-aft-9": {
      "title": "AFT-9 Chinese 4x4 Armored Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/AFT-9_Chinese_4x4_Armored_Anti-Tank_Guided_Missile_Vehicle",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}