FT-8C laser-guided missile

Also known as

FT-8C
FT 8C

The FT-8C is a Chinese laser-guided missile from the FT family, associated with CALT production and reported at 44 kg in FH-95 hardpoint testing. Public reporting also ties the weapon to CH-92A UAV export presentations.

FT-8C laser-guided missile, Laser-guided missile, Munitions

Image source: Serbian MoD CH-92A presentation

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: China
Built by: China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT)
Type: Laser-guided missile

guided missile laser-guided guided munition

Specifications

Weight: 44 kg
Guidance: Laser-guided
Range: About 6-8 km
Launch platforms: FH-95 UAV, CH-92A UAV

Carrier UAV

Janes reported the FT-8C mounted on an FH-95 prototype during performance testing.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

FH-95 UAV, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Aircraft & UAVs

UAV hardpoint carrier

Janes reported the FT-8C mounted on an FH-95 prototype with four weapon hardpoints during performance testing.

Sources: Janes FH-95 performance test report

Media

FT-8C laser-guided missile Images

FT-8C laser-guided missile, Laser-guided missile, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Serbian MoD CH-92A presentation

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Sources

Janes FH-95 performance test reportPublisher: Janes | Note: Supports the FT-8C's reported 44 kg weight and FH-95 hardpoint carriage during performance testing. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Altair CH-92A reportPublisher: Altair | Note: Supports the FT-8C's CALT production, Chinese origin, reported 6-8 km range, and CH-92A export context. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Serbian MoD CH-92A presentationPublisher: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia | Note: Supports the CH-92A presentation image and the laser-guided missile carriage context used for the missile page image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27