9M119 Svir vs RPG-7

Overview

The 9M119 Svir and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles.

The 9M119 Svir has a range of 5 km — 17:1 the RPG-7's 0 km. The 9M119 Svir reaches 1,260 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. The 9M119 Svir carries a 4.2 kg warhead vs 2.2 kg for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 28 kg for the 9M119 Svir vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The 9M119 Svir uses Laser beam riding guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided.

Unit cost is $0.0375M for the 9M119 Svir vs $0.00035M for the RPG-7. The RPG-7 entered service 31 years before the 9M119 Svir (1961 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
Soviet anti-tank rocket, entered service in 1961, uses a 2.2 kg warhead.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank rocket
Manufacturer Bazalt
Service year 1961
Number produced 9,000,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
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 0.3 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 7 kg
Warhead 2.2 kg
Length 0.99 m
Diameter 40 mm
Guidance Unguided
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the 9M119 Svir or RPG-7?
The 9M119 Svir has a longer range at 5 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the 9M119 Svir or RPG-7?
The 9M119 Svir is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the RPG-7's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M119 Svir or RPG-7?
The 9M119 Svir carries a larger warhead at 4 kg compared to the RPG-7's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M119 Svir or RPG-7?
The 9M119 Svir is heavier at 28 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M119 Svir or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 is longer at 0.99 meters compared to the 9M119 Svir's 0.69 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M119 Svir and RPG-7 use?
The 9M119 Svir uses Laser beam riding guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M119 Svir or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 31 years before the 9M119 Svir which entered service in 1992.