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).
| 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.