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).
| 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.