9M123 Khrizantema

AT-15 is the NATO reporting name for the Russian 9M123 "Khrizantema" (Russian: "Chrysanthemum") radar-guided or laserbeam-riding anti-tank missile system. It was designed to deal with the latest generation of main battle tanks including the M1A2 and the Leopard 2. It can also be used to engage slow flying helicopters.

Description

The missile can either be guided by a laser or by semi-active millimeter wavelength radar homing. Radar homing is the preferred technique, allowing fully automatic engagement. The missile is long and thin and is spun in flight. Propulsion is by way of two rockets on the side of the missile. A window on the rear of the missile enables its laser beam following. The missile is supersonic, flying at an average speed of 400 m/s. It is currently only launched from the 9P157-2 tank destroyer, based on the BMP-3 chassis. The system was accepted into service in 2004.

pecifications

* Length: 2.057 m
* Diameter: 150 mm
* Wingspan: 310 mm
* Range: 400 m to 6000 m
* Warhead:
** 9M123 Tandem HEAT with a reported penetration of 1250 mm versus RHA
** 9M123F Fuel air explosive
* Speed: 400 m/s

ee also

AT-14 Kornet

External links

* http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/khrizantema.htm
* http://btvt.narod.ru/4/xrizantema.htm "in Russian"
* http://warfare.ru/?catid=261&linkid=1580