Mil - ATGMs
Mil - ATGMs
9P =
2A =
Guidance: MCLOS
Sight: 9Sh16
POLK: Slovenian Portable Anti-armor Launching Set; includes a new launcher, guidance panel with binocular sight, and 3 ATGMs
similar toAT-3C Improved (nose probes and lower smoke signature). With a nose probe and improved propellant, the MCLOS-guided
ATGM can reach maximum range in 25 sec and penetrate 580 mm.
A Russian AT-3c/Improved (SACLOS) has similar capabilities.
Guidance: SACLOS
Sight: 9Sh119M1
Night Sights: Available (See NOTES)
(AT-4 only)
9P135M3: Konkurs-M Complex. Launcher with 1PN65 thermal sight and AT-5B/Konkurs-M missiles. Night range is 2,500m.
Because of its weight, the Russians categorize the AT-4/4B system as portable (21-40 kg) rather than manportable. For dismounted
carry load is divided among three packs. Due to the greater weight, AT-5/-5B fits into the "heavy" class (40+ kg), and should only be
carried short distances from vehicles (<500 meters). For crews using both ATGM classes and operating near vehicles, combat load is 8 (4
stowed in the vehicle).
The AT-4B/Factoria is an upgrade ATGM with a 2,500 meter range, 550-mm penetration, and a velocity of 180 m/s (13.2 - 14.0 sec
TOF). Russian firms have developed counter-countermeasures, such as encoded-pulse beacons for ATGMs and counter-dazzler adjustments
to the 9S451M1 guidance box. Filters can be mounted in front of reticles.
TPVP/1PN65 thermal sight is available, with the range approximately 2,500 meters (see VARIANTS, above). Weight is 13 kg.
Slovenian TS-F sight and Russian 1PN86-1/1PN86/Mulat have a 3,600 meter detection range.
Crew: 3
(AT-4/AT-5)
Guidance: SACLOS
Guidance: SACLOS
Guidance: SACLOS
Command Link: Wire
Crew: 2
Guidance: SACLOS
Command Link: Wire
Tracker Type: IR
Metis-M System: 9P151firing post adapted for and including the Metis-M missile, IOC 1992.
2A20/Sheksna = 115-mm smoothbore gun for the T-62M capable of launching missiles
Launch Method: Gun-launched
2A29 = 100mm smoothbore gun for the MT-12 AT gun capable of launching missiles
2A46M = 125-mm smoothbore gun for the T-72 capable of launching missiles
2A46M-1 = 125-mm smoothbore gun for the T-80U capable of launching missiles
2A46-2 = 125mm smoothbore gun for the T-80B capable of launching missiles
Launcher Dismountable: No
D-10T2S = 100mm rifled gun for the T-55AMV capable of launching missiles
Launch Method: Gun-launched
M68 = US/Iranian 105-mm rifled gun for the Iranian T-72Z / Safir 74 capable of launching missiles
AT-10/ Bastion
Guidance: SACLOS
HOT 3 - Tandem Shaped Charge (HEAT) - similar to HOT 2T, but with improved countermeasures
updated launcher for HOT-2T offers a Thermal Modular System night sight and a dual band tracker.
Alternate mounts for the launcher include the ATLAS/Commando lightweight launcher (140 kg) mounted on the Spanish
Santana (4 x 4 Land Rover light truck)
Lancelot turret used on AMX-10 HOT can be mounted on other armored fighting vehicles.
UTM800 = French ATGM launcher turret available for the VCR/TH and the VAB
Crew: 1
Guidance: SACLOS
Sight Magnification: 3x
Ready/Stowed Missiles: 1/ 0
- The disposable canister/launch tube is attached to the reusable firing post (which includes sight systems).
- Eryx employs a recoil reduction system with reduced back-blast, which permits launch from inside of buildings. Signature
reduction includes noise and smoke reduction.
- A rest such as a ledge or sandbag is required for launches beyond 350 meters.
- The optional French Mirabel thermal night sight is available for use on Eryx
HOT = Franco-German ATGM tube launcher system used with AMX-10P, AMX/HOT
ATLAS/Commando = French lightweight ATGM launcher for the Spanish Santana (4 x 4 Land Rover light truck).
M27 cupola with launcher head ("Hammerhead") = US ATGM launcher turret for the M901 ITV
Counter-countermeasures: none
13x magnification
Crew: 2
Platform: BRDM-2M/GAZ-41-08
Speed (km/h):
Max Road: 100
Max Off-Road: INA
Average Cross-Country: INA
Max Swim: 10
Guidance: SACLOS
Command Link: Wire
A variety of ATGM mixes have been seen with 9P148, between AT-4 and AT-5-type ATGMS. The primary benefit of adaptability
is increased launcher load and adaptability to user countries' inventories of ATGMs. Most common ATGM is AT-5. As AT-5B is
produced, it is likely to replace AT-5 in better-budgeted country inventories.
Russian firms have developed countermeasures, such as encoded-pulse beacons for ATGMs and counter-dazzler
adjustments to the 9S451M1 guidance box. Filters can be mounted in front of reticles.
The 1PN66 thermal sight is available for the ATGM launcher. Acquisition range is approximately 2,500 meters.
Russian firm KBP offers a drop-in one-man turret, called Kliver, with a stabilized 2A72 30-mm gun, a 4 Kornet ATGM launcher,
thermal sights, and improved fire control system.
Crew: 2
Platform: MT-LB
Speed (km/h):
Max Road: 65
Max Off-Road: INA
Average Cross-Country: INA
Max Swim: 3-4
Guidance: SACLOS
Tracker Type: IR
AT-6 HE thermobaric
AT-9 HE thermobaric
Other missiles (AT-6b and AT-6c) can be launched from helicopters; but their length exceeds the 1832-mm limit for the
Shturm-S autoloader.
A modular AT-6 ATGM launcher system with launcher and autoloader is available for installation on vehicles, fixed sites and boats.
Crew: 4-5
Platform: AMX-10P
Speed (km/h):
Max Road: 65
Max Off-Road: INA
Average Cross-Country: 30-40
Max Swim: 7 (with optional water jets)
Auxiliary Launcher: No
The HOT Antitank guided missile is produced by a European consortium which includes France and Germany. It can be
launched from a ground launcher, the same launcher mounted on a variety of vehicles, from infantry fighting vehicles and ATGM launcher
vehicles, and from helicopters. The AMX-10 HOT constitutes a high-end application on that spectrum, and has not been widely proliferated.
The cruciform-based single-tube ground launcher system exceeds the weight limit for the portable class of ATGM launchers.
An updated launcher for HOT-2T offers a Thermal Modular System night sight and a dual band tracker. Alternate mounts for the launcher
include the ATLAS/Commando lightweight launcher (140 kg) mounted on the Spanish Santana (4 x 4 Land Rover light truck).
The Lancelot turret used on AMX-10 HOT can be mounted on other armored fighting vehicles.
The French-produced VAB HOT uses a Mephisto retractable twin-tube launcher, and has an onboard load of 10 HOT ATGMs.
The UTM800 turret holds four HOT missiles, with a stabilized sight and Castor thermal night sight. The UTM800 is used on
two applications. The French VCR/TH employs the turret on a Panhard VCR/TT 6 x 6 APC chassis. The other is the UTM turret on a VAB APC
chassis.
The German Jaguar 1 Jagdpanzer is a modified Leopard 1 tank chassis with a single-tube HOT launcher.
French SNPE explosive reactive armor can be employed on AMX-10 type vehicles.
UTM800 turret
4 x HOT missiles
10 x HOT missiles
UTM800 turret
4 x HOT missiles
Platform: M113A1
Crew: 4-5
Speed (km/h):
Max Road: 64
Max Off-Road: INA
Average Cross-Country: INA
Max Swim: 5.8
Auxiliary Launcher: No
ITOW: Launcher variants have been upgraded with new turrets and launcher heads to fit the later TOW variants, such as
ITOW, TOW 2, 2A and 2B.
A variety of M113-based vehicles have incorporated TOW "hammerhead" launcher for use as ATGM launcher vehicles. These
include the Italian VCC-1-based launcher vehicle, and the Dutch Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AIFV) -based launcher vehicle.
The loader has side and overhead protection during loading, which requires 40 seconds.
The Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) was developed for TOW 2 and later. It includes a laser rangefinder, increased
acquisition range, improved night capabilities (second-generation thermal channel), an automatic boresight and greater hit probability.
The UK-developed Further-Improved TOW (FITOW) program is expected to be similar to TOW 2B, but with two smaller warheads.
The Israeli MAPATS is a TOW missile variant with laser-beam rider guidance and a laser guidance system.
The Israeli TAAS tandem warhead is the same diameter as the warhead on the original TOW missile, and appears to be a
candidate for retrofit. The warhead is claimed to be able to penetrate 1,020 mm of armor.
Missile Trackers
9S451M1 = IR Tracker for 9P135M3 ATGM launcher on the 9P135M, 9P148
CCD (Charged couple device) = French tracker for the Eryx ATGM system
Missiles (ATGMs)
AT-2 = ATGM used with the 9P124
Crew: 3
Copies include North Korean Susong-Po, Taiwanese Kun Wu, and the
Chinese copy, Red Arrow-73/HJ-73, with indigenous guidance.
POLK: Slovenian Portable Anti-armor Launching Set includes a new launcher, guidance panel with binocular sight, and 3
ATGMs similar to AT-3C Improved (nose probes and lower smoke signature). With a nose probe and improved propellant, the
MCLOS-guided ATGM can reach maximum range in 25 sec and penetrate 580 mm. A Russian AT-3c/Improved (SACLOS) has similar
capabilities.
AT-3 is classed by weight as portable (21-40 kg), rather than manportable (<21 kg). The launcher is also a missile carry case.
The guidance panel can be located up to 15 meters from the launcher, and can control up to four launchers. If target is <1,000 meters from
launcher, the operator can joystick the missile to target without using optics. Guidance elevation (°) is -5/ +10. Because the module is
small and can be shifted, elevation and
field of view are operationally unlimited. Improved versions can be used on older launchers, but in the MCLOS mode.
The Slovenian Iskra TS-M thermal sight is available, with detection at 3,000 meters and recognition at 1,800 meters.
Any AT-3 can be modernized to Malyutka-2 with replacement of warhead and or replacement of specific warhead and motor
components.
Malyutka (Modernized) HE
Susong-Po = North Korean AT-3/SAGGER variant used with some VTT-323 (M1967+) APCs
Milan 2 = French(-German) ATGM used with British Desert Storm IFV (Pintle-mount), Flame-V adapter kit
updated launcher offers a Thermal Modular System night sight and a dual band tracker.
Trigat =
program is expected to be similar to TOW 2B, but with two smaller warheads.
Missiles (SAMs)
SA =
Name: SA-19/GRISON
Range (m):
Max. Range: 8,000-10,000 (see NOTES)
Min. Range: 2,500
Altitude (m):
Max. Altitude: 3,500
Min. Altitude: 15
Dimensions:
Length (m): 2.83
Weight (kg): 57 (in container)
Guidance: SACLOS