PF-98

The PF-98 is a light anti-tank rocket primarily for the PLA's infantry. The PF-98—weighing in at 6 pounds—is the replacement for the obsolete Type 65 and Type 78, weighing in considerably heavier at 12 and 75 pounds, respectively. This weapon fires a 120mm High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead, capable of penetrating 400mm of armor, with negligible recoil.

Composition

The PF-98 consists of a free-flight rocket cartridge packed in a reusable, watertight, one piece launcher tube. It may be fired shoulder-launched or mounted on a tripod. The launcher consists of the tube (with a life of over 200 fires), optical sight with night vision channel (range of 500m), and adjustable/lockable tripod. The rear of the launcher tube has a lock to prevent the rocket from slipping out when aimed at a high angle. This weapon also has a computerized fire control system. The firing system includes a laser rangefinder, ballistic calculator, and LED display.

ee also

*People's Liberation Army
*Anti-tank
*Shoulder-launched missile weapon
*People's Liberation Army Ground Force

External links

* [http://www.sinodefence.com/army/crewserved/pf98.asp China Defence Today]
* [http://www.sinodefence.com/army/crewserved/pf98.asp "PF-98, 120 Mm Anti-Tank Rocket." China Defence Today. 2006.]