GAM-10X
| GAM-10X | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-tank missile Surface-to-surface missile Surface-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 2016–present |
| Variants | See: § Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Crew | 1 or 2 |
| Sights | Optical sight & thermal imaging |
Detonation mechanism | Contact fuze |
| Propellant | Solid-fuel |
Guidance system | Infrared homing |
Launch platform | Man-portable launcher |
The GAM-10X is a family of Chinese fire-and-forget infrared homing anti-tank missile exported by Poly Technologies. The missile series was revealed in 2016. The GAM-10X has several variants, including the GAM-100, the GAM-101, and GAM-102.[1][2][3]
Design
[edit]The GAM-100 is a small, short-range missile with a range of 200–2,500 m (660–8,200 ft), a weight of 13 kg (29 lb), and a length of 1,200 mm (47 in). The missile is designed for shoulder-fired infantry operation, and has a soft-launch mechanism, an infrared (IR) homing seeker, a muzzle velocity of 170 m/s (560 ft/s), a top-attack trajectory, and a penetration value of 800 mm (31 in).[1][2] The whole system weighs less than 20 kg (44 lb) and is considered a lighter and cheaper alternative to the HJ-12 missile in the PLA inventory.[3][4]
Variants
[edit]The GAM-101 is the air-to-ground variant of the GAM-100.[3]
The GAM-102 is a larger version of the GAM-100 for mounting on vehicle platforms. The GAM-102 has an increased penetration value of 1,000 mm (39 in), a range of 4,000 m (13,000 ft), and can be launched via vehicles or a tube-based launch system supported by a tripod.[1][2][3] The GAM-102LR is a variant of GAM-102 with enhanced range.[5] In 2018, an anti-tank system with GAM-102 missiles, optical sensors, and Dongfeng Mengshi chassis was displayed at the Zhuhai Airshow 2018.[6]
Operational history
[edit]During 2025 Cambodian-Thai conflict, Thai Forces captured multiple GAM-102 (2016 version) not GAM-102 LR (5th generation) during fighting near Hill 677,[a] according to recent reports from the area.[9]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "DSA 2022: China's Poly Defence displays GAM-10X anti-tank guided missile system". Janes. 8 April 2022. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "New GAM-10X family of anti-tank missiles disclosed at IDEAS 2016". armyrecognition. 23 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d "全长1200毫米 可破甲800毫米 射程2500米 巷战专用". Sohu News. 3 May 2017.
- ^ "PLA Debuts GAM-100: A Cost-Effective 'Tank Killer' Joins the HJ-12". China Arms. 21 May 2025.
- ^ "保利在迪拜展示先进单兵导弹，连队装备革命，击穿更强狙击也要准". NetEase News. 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Dong Feng launches vehicle-based GAM-102 antitank missile launcher". armyrecognition. 8 November 2018.
- ^ https://thepattayanews.com/2025/12/14/royal-thai-army-forces-seize-advanced-chinese-anti-tank-missiles-in-border-clash-with-cambodia/
- ^ https://www.nationthailand.com/news/asean/40059767
- ^ "Thai troops seize Chinese-made guided anti-tank missiles at Mount 677". Thai PBS World. 2025-12-14.