9M133 Kornet vs BGM-71 TOW
The 9M133 Kornet and the BGM-71 TOW are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9M133 Kornet has a range of 10 km — 2.5x the BGM-71 TOW's 4 km. The 9M133 Kornet reaches 1,152 km/h vs 1,000 km/h for the BGM-71 TOW. The 9M133 Kornet carries a 5 kg warhead vs 3.9 kg for the BGM-71 TOW. Launch weight is 27 kg for the 9M133 Kornet vs 45,068 kg for the BGM-71 TOW. The 9M133 Kornet uses SACLOS laser beam riding guidance, while the BGM-71 TOW relies on SACLOS. The 9M133 Kornet has been produced in 35,000 units vs 700,000 for the BGM-71 TOW. Unit cost is $0.026M for the 9M133 Kornet vs $0.09364M for the BGM-71 TOW. The BGM-71 TOW entered service 28 years before the 9M133 Kornet (1970 vs 1998).
| Russian ATGM, entered service in 1998, uses SACLOS laser beam riding guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Manufacturer | KPB Instrument Design Bureau |
| Service year | 1998 |
| Number produced | 35,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| American anti-tank missile, entering service in 1970, uses a 3.9 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank wire-guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| Service year | 1970 |
| Number produced | 700,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.1 million |
| Range | 10.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 27 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 5.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 152 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS laser beam riding |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 4.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,068 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.55 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 152 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9M133 Kornet or BGM-71 TOW?
The 9M133 Kornet has a longer range at 10 km compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 4 km.
Which is faster, the 9M133 Kornet or BGM-71 TOW?
The 9M133 Kornet is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 1000 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M133 Kornet or BGM-71 TOW?
The 9M133 Kornet carries a larger warhead at 5 kg compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M133 Kornet or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW is heavier at 45,068 kg compared to the 9M133 Kornet's 27 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M133 Kornet or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW is longer at 1.55 meters compared to the 9M133 Kornet's 1.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M133 Kornet and BGM-71 TOW use?
The 9M133 Kornet uses SACLOS laser beam riding guidance while the BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M133 Kornet or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW entered service first in 1970, 28 years before the 9M133 Kornet which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 9M133 Kornet or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in greater numbers with 700,000 units compared to 35,000 units of the 9M133 Kornet.