AirShow China 2018: New TL-4 anti-tank man-portable missile system

November 9, 2018

Army Recognition:

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) unveils its new man-portable anti-tank missile weapon system TL-4 at AirShow China 2018, the international Aerospace and Aviation Defense Exhibition that takes place in Zhuhai, from the 6 to 11 November 2018.

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CASC TL-4 man-portable anti-tank missile unveiled at AirShow China 2018 in Zhuhai. (Picture source Army Recognition)

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment.

The TL-4 was designed and developed to offer a new generation of anti-tank missile for infantry unit. The development of the TL-4 was started in 2014 and according to the manufacturer, the TL-4 has already passed all the firing and qualifying trial tests. It was developed to be used against tanks, armored vehicles, bunkers and fortifications.

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