9M119 Svir vs Spike

Overview

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

The Spike has a range of 25 km — 5.0x the 9M119 Svir's 5 km. The 9M119 Svir reaches 1,260 km/h vs 550 km/h for the Spike. Launch weight is 28 kg for the 9M119 Svir vs 14 kg for the Spike. The 9M119 Svir uses Laser beam riding guidance, while the Spike relies on IIR homing, CCD, RF data-link.

Unit cost is $0.0375M for the 9M119 Svir vs $0.25M for the Spike. The Spike entered service 11 years before the 9M119 Svir (1981 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
Israeli anti-tank missile, entered service in 1981, uses IIR homing and RF data-link guidance.
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer Rafael
Service year 1981
Number produced 40,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 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 25.0 km
Maximum speed 550 km/h
Weight 14 kg
Warhead -- kg
Length 1.20 m
Diameter 130 mm
Guidance IIR homing, CCD, RF data-link
Warhead type Tandem High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the 9M119 Svir or Spike?
The Spike has a longer range at 25 km compared to the 9M119 Svir's 5 km.
Which is faster, the 9M119 Svir or Spike?
The 9M119 Svir is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.0 compared to the Spike's 550 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M119 Svir or Spike?
The 9M119 Svir carries a larger warhead at 4 kg compared to the Spike's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M119 Svir or Spike?
The 9M119 Svir is heavier at 28 kg compared to the Spike's 14 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M119 Svir or Spike?
The Spike is longer at 1.20 meters compared to the 9M119 Svir's 0.69 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M119 Svir and Spike use?
The 9M119 Svir uses Laser beam riding guidance while the Spike uses IIR homing, CCD, RF data-link guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M119 Svir or Spike?
The Spike entered service first in 1981, 11 years before the 9M119 Svir which entered service in 1992.