9M133 Kornet vs RPG-7

The 9M133 Kornet and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9M133 Kornet has a range of 10 km — 33:1 the RPG-7's 0 km. The 9M133 Kornet reaches 1,152 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. The 9M133 Kornet carries a 5 kg warhead vs 2.2 kg for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 27 kg for the 9M133 Kornet vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The 9M133 Kornet uses SACLOS laser beam riding guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided. The 9M133 Kornet has been produced in 35,000 units vs 9,000,000 for the RPG-7. Unit cost is $0.026M for the 9M133 Kornet vs $0.00035M for the RPG-7. The RPG-7 entered service 37 years before the 9M133 Kornet (1961 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
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 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 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 9M133 Kornet or RPG-7?
The 9M133 Kornet has a longer range at 10 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the 9M133 Kornet or RPG-7?
The 9M133 Kornet is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the RPG-7's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M133 Kornet or RPG-7?
The 9M133 Kornet carries a larger warhead at 5 kg compared to the RPG-7's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M133 Kornet or RPG-7?
The 9M133 Kornet is heavier at 27 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M133 Kornet or RPG-7?
The 9M133 Kornet is longer at 1.20 meters compared to the RPG-7's 0.99 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M133 Kornet and RPG-7 use?
The 9M133 Kornet uses SACLOS laser beam riding guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M133 Kornet or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 37 years before the 9M133 Kornet which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 9M133 Kornet or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 has been produced in greater numbers with 9,000,000 units compared to 35,000 units of the 9M133 Kornet.