HJ-12 vs Milan
The HJ-12 and the Milan are both Anti-Tank missiles. The HJ-12 has a range of 4 km — 2.0x the Milan's 2 km. The HJ-12 reaches 1,080 km/h vs 720 km/h for the Milan. Launch weight is 17 kg for the HJ-12 vs 45,083 kg for the Milan. The HJ-12 uses Infrared homing, TV imaging guidance, while the Milan relies on SACLOS wire. Unit cost is $0.007M for the HJ-12 vs $0.01M for the Milan. The Milan entered service 48 years before the HJ-12 (1972 vs 2020).
| Range | 4.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 17 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 0.98 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 135 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing, TV imaging |
| Warhead type | Tandem shaped charge HEAT |
| Range | 2.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,083 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.9 kg |
| Length | 0.77 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 90 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS wire |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the HJ-12 or Milan?
The HJ-12 has a longer range at 4 km compared to the Milan's 2 km.
Which is faster, the HJ-12 or Milan?
The HJ-12 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Milan's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the HJ-12 or Milan?
The Milan carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the HJ-12's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the HJ-12 or Milan?
The Milan is heavier at 45,083 kg compared to the HJ-12's 17 kg.
Which is longer, the HJ-12 or Milan?
The HJ-12 is longer at 0.98 meters compared to the Milan's 0.77 meters.
What guidance systems do the HJ-12 and Milan use?
The HJ-12 uses Infrared homing, TV imaging guidance while the Milan uses SACLOS wire guidance.
Which entered service first, the HJ-12 or Milan?
The Milan entered service first in 1972, 48 years before the HJ-12 which entered service in 2020.