The FHJ-84 () is an over/under twin-barreled 62 mm incendiary

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developed by Norinco for the

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. Type 84 features two tubes that can be loaded with 62mm incendiary and smoke rockets. The FHJ-84 is China's attempt to develop an alternative to

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era

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Variants

;FHJ-84: Original variant. ;FHJ-01: Improved variant with new type of incendiary ammunition and a better day sight. ;FHJ-02: 7-tube 62mm remote-controlled multiple launch rocket system.

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