HJ-12 vs TAM-1

The HJ-12 and the TAM-1 are both Anti-Tank missiles. Range is 4 km for the HJ-12 vs 7 km for the TAM-1. The HJ-12 reaches 1,080 km/h vs 1,055 km/h for the TAM-1. Launch weight is 17 kg for the HJ-12 vs 12 kg for the TAM-1. Unit cost is $0.007M for the HJ-12 vs $0.002M for the TAM-1. The TAM-1 entered service 35 years before the HJ-12 (1985 vs 2020).

Chinese anti-tank missile, entered service in 2020, uses infrared homing and TV imaging guidance.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank missile
Manufacturer Norinco
Service year 2020
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
Japanese anti-tank missile, entered service in 1985, manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank guided missile
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Service year 1985
Number produced 120,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
Range 4.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 17 kg
Length 0.98 m
Diameter 135 mm
Guidance Infrared homing, TV imaging
Warhead type Tandem shaped charge HEAT
Range 7.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 12 kg
Length 1.10 m
Diameter 110 mm
Guidance --
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the HJ-12 or TAM-1?
The TAM-1 has a longer range at 7 km compared to the HJ-12's 4 km.
Which is faster, the HJ-12 or TAM-1?
The HJ-12 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the TAM-1's Mach 0.9.
Which is heavier, the HJ-12 or TAM-1?
The HJ-12 is heavier at 17 kg compared to the TAM-1's 12 kg.
Which is longer, the HJ-12 or TAM-1?
The TAM-1 is longer at 1.10 meters compared to the HJ-12's 0.98 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJ-12 or TAM-1?
The TAM-1 entered service first in 1985, 35 years before the HJ-12 which entered service in 2020.