9M123 Khrizantema vs 9K121 Vikhr
The 9M123 Khrizantema and the 9K121 Vikhr are both Anti-Tank missiles. Range is 6 km for the 9M123 Khrizantema vs 10 km for the 9K121 Vikhr. The 9M123 Khrizantema reaches 1,440 km/h vs 2,210 km/h for the 9K121 Vikhr. The 9M123 Khrizantema carries a 8 kg warhead vs 8 kg for the 9K121 Vikhr. Launch weight is 46 kg for the 9M123 Khrizantema vs 45 kg for the 9K121 Vikhr. The 9M123 Khrizantema uses ACLOS radar beam riding, SACLOS laser beam riding guidance, while the 9K121 Vikhr relies on Laser beam riding. The 9K121 Vikhr entered service 20 years before the 9M123 Khrizantema (1985 vs 2005).
| Russian anti-tank missile, entered service in 2005, uses both radar and laser beam riding guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Manufacturer | KBM |
| Service year | 2005 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 6.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 46 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.06 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 150 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | ACLOS radar beam riding, SACLOS laser beam riding |
| Warhead type | High Explosive in tandem |
| Range | 10.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 45 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 130 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Laser beam riding |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9M123 Khrizantema or 9K121 Vikhr?
The 9K121 Vikhr has a longer range at 10 km compared to the 9M123 Khrizantema's 6 km.
Which is faster, the 9M123 Khrizantema or 9K121 Vikhr?
The 9K121 Vikhr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 compared to the 9M123 Khrizantema's Mach 1.2.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M123 Khrizantema or 9K121 Vikhr?
Both the 9M123 Khrizantema and 9K121 Vikhr carry the same warhead weight of 8 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M123 Khrizantema or 9K121 Vikhr?
The 9M123 Khrizantema is heavier at 46 kg compared to the 9K121 Vikhr's 45 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M123 Khrizantema or 9K121 Vikhr?
The 9K121 Vikhr is longer at 2.80 meters compared to the 9M123 Khrizantema's 2.06 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M123 Khrizantema and 9K121 Vikhr use?
The 9M123 Khrizantema uses ACLOS radar beam riding, SACLOS laser beam riding guidance while the 9K121 Vikhr uses Laser beam riding guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M123 Khrizantema or 9K121 Vikhr?
The 9K121 Vikhr entered service first in 1985, 20 years before the 9M123 Khrizantema which entered service in 2005.