China inducts new anti-tank guided weapon system

The TS-01 system's operating infrared and visible light launch control ranges are claimed by Norinco to be 3,500 m and 4,000 m respectively, while its maximum strike range is 3,000 m. (Janes)

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has inducted a new anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system developed by China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco) known as TS-01.

According to footage released by state-owned China Central Television (CCTV), the 78th Group Army of the PLA's Northern Theater Command inducted an unknown number of TS-01 ATGW systems.

The footage also showed the service launching some anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) from the systems.

According to the company specifications, the TS-01 is a shoulder-fired infrared imagery guidance multi-purpose weapon system. It can be used both individually and in groups. The TS-01 is a third-generation fire-and-forget ATGW system.

The system features uncooled infrared imaging guidance, lock-on before launch, and automatic target tracking following launch, Norinco said.

The TS-01 weapon system comprises a missile-in-container, an observation-aiming and launch control device, and supporting equipment, Norinco added.