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China introduced a car on the basis of Russian PTRC "Cornet-D" with domestic missiles

HJ-9A rockets with radio commanded with a tandem warhead for punching dynamic protection and composite armor are equipped. Its range of the lesion reaches more than 5 km, which puts weapons on a par with the PTKR complex "Cornet". At Airshow China 2024, China introduced an armored 4x4 anti-tank machine based on the VN21 platform equipped with Hongjian-9a anti-tank missiles (HJ-9A). Army Recognition reported this on November 12.

The new development, reminiscent of the Russian Cornet-D complex, has a sliding tower with two blocks of four launchers, which ensures flexibility and protection in combat conditions. This indicates China's strategic focus on local production and development of advanced systems capable of responding to modern threats. The VN21 platform is made in MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected), designed to work in difficult conditions, protecting the crew from mines and ambushes.

The reinforced armor and V-shaped bottom reduce the impact of explosions, ensuring the safety during the transportation of troops and the performance of combat missions. The 4x4 wheel formula and the diesel engine give high mobility on off -road and in urban conditions. Such maneuverability allows the machine to quickly occupy positions, strike goals and retreat, minimizing the risk of counterattack.

The main arms of the armored vehicle is the HJ-9A (PTKR) rocket with a tandem warhead for punching dynamic protection and composite armor. In this case, the shooting range reaches 5 500 meters. And the SACLOS (semi -automatic command within the limits of direct visibility) provides accuracy and resistance to countermeasures. The observers say that the sliding tower repeats the concept of "Cornet-D" while remaining in the case in the transport position to reduce vulnerability.

In the battle, the tower rises, providing accurate guidance and shooting of shelters. Moreover, the machine has two groups of four starting pipes, which allow you to fire for several purposes. "This machine embodies China's constant desire to modernize and build up its combat potential on land, paying primary attention to survivability, accuracy and prompt opportunities," experts summed up.