HJ-12 vs RPG-7
The HJ-12 and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The HJ-12 has a range of 4 km — 13:1 the RPG-7's 0 km. The HJ-12 reaches 1,080 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 17 kg for the HJ-12 vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The HJ-12 uses Infrared homing, TV imaging guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided. Unit cost is $0.007M for the HJ-12 vs $0.00035M for the RPG-7. The RPG-7 entered service 59 years before the HJ-12 (1961 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 | 0.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 7 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.2 kg |
| Length | 0.99 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 40 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the HJ-12 or RPG-7?
The HJ-12 has a longer range at 4 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the HJ-12 or RPG-7?
Both the HJ-12 and RPG-7 have the same maximum speed of Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the HJ-12 or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the HJ-12's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the HJ-12 or RPG-7?
The HJ-12 is heavier at 17 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the HJ-12 or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 is longer at 0.99 meters compared to the HJ-12's 0.98 meters.
What guidance systems do the HJ-12 and RPG-7 use?
The HJ-12 uses Infrared homing, TV imaging guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the HJ-12 or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 59 years before the HJ-12 which entered service in 2020.