9M119 Svir vs Cobra / Mamba

Overview

The 9M119 Svir and the Cobra / Mamba are both Anti-Tank missiles.

The 9M119 Svir has a range of 5 km — 2.5x the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km. The 9M119 Svir reaches 1,260 km/h vs 300 km/h for the Cobra / Mamba. The 9M119 Svir carries a 4.2 kg warhead vs 2.7 kg for the Cobra / Mamba. Launch weight is 28 kg for the 9M119 Svir vs 10 kg for the Cobra / Mamba. The 9M119 Svir uses Laser beam riding guidance, while the Cobra / Mamba relies on MCLOS.

The Cobra / Mamba entered service 20 years before the 9M119 Svir (1972 vs 1992).

Ex-USSR anti-tank missile, entered service in 1992, guided by laser beam riding to a range of 5 km.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank guided missile
Manufacturer Soviet State Industry
Service year 1992
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
German anti-tank missile, entering service in 1972, uses MCLOS guidance to reach its 2 km range.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer MBB
Service year 1972
Number produced 170,000 units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 5.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 1.0
Weight 28 kg
Warhead 4.2 kg
Length 0.70 m
Diameter 125 mm
Guidance Laser beam riding
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank
Range 2.0 km
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Weight 10 kg
Warhead 2.7 kg
Length 0.96 m
Diameter 100 mm
Guidance MCLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the 9M119 Svir or Cobra / Mamba?
The 9M119 Svir has a longer range at 5 km compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km.
Which is faster, the 9M119 Svir or Cobra / Mamba?
The 9M119 Svir is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M119 Svir or Cobra / Mamba?
The 9M119 Svir carries a larger warhead at 4 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M119 Svir or Cobra / Mamba?
The 9M119 Svir is heavier at 28 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 10 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M119 Svir or Cobra / Mamba?
The Cobra / Mamba is longer at 0.95 meters compared to the 9M119 Svir's 0.69 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M119 Svir and Cobra / Mamba use?
The 9M119 Svir uses Laser beam riding guidance while the Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M119 Svir or Cobra / Mamba?
The Cobra / Mamba entered service first in 1972, 20 years before the 9M119 Svir which entered service in 1992.