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).
| 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.