9M133 Kornet vs M-136 AT4
The 9M133 Kornet and the M-136 AT4 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9M133 Kornet has a range of 10 km — 33:1 the M-136 AT4's 0 km. The 9M133 Kornet reaches 1,152 km/h vs 1,000 km/h for the M-136 AT4. The 9M133 Kornet carries a 5 kg warhead vs 5.9 kg for the M-136 AT4. Launch weight is 27 kg for the 9M133 Kornet vs 45,139 kg for the M-136 AT4. The 9M133 Kornet uses SACLOS laser beam riding guidance, while the M-136 AT4 relies on Unguided. The 9M133 Kornet has been produced in 35,000 units vs 600,000 for the M-136 AT4. Unit cost is $0.026M for the 9M133 Kornet vs $0.002857M for the M-136 AT4. The M-136 AT4 entered service 11 years before the 9M133 Kornet (1987 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 |
| Swedish/American anti-tank rocket, with a 2 km range, entered service in 1987. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket |
| Manufacturer | Alliant Techsystems / FFV Ordnance |
| Service year | 1987 |
| Number produced | 600,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 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 | 0.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,139 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 5.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.46 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 84 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9M133 Kornet or M-136 AT4?
The 9M133 Kornet has a longer range at 10 km compared to the M-136 AT4's 0 km.
Which is faster, the 9M133 Kornet or M-136 AT4?
The 9M133 Kornet is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the M-136 AT4's 1000 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M133 Kornet or M-136 AT4?
The M-136 AT4 carries a larger warhead at 5 kg compared to the 9M133 Kornet's 5 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M133 Kornet or M-136 AT4?
The M-136 AT4 is heavier at 45,139 kg compared to the 9M133 Kornet's 27 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M133 Kornet or M-136 AT4?
The 9M133 Kornet is longer at 1.20 meters compared to the M-136 AT4's 0.46 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M133 Kornet and M-136 AT4 use?
The 9M133 Kornet uses SACLOS laser beam riding guidance while the M-136 AT4 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M133 Kornet or M-136 AT4?
The M-136 AT4 entered service first in 1987, 11 years before the 9M133 Kornet which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 9M133 Kornet or M-136 AT4?
The M-136 AT4 has been produced in greater numbers with 600,000 units compared to 35,000 units of the 9M133 Kornet.