9M123 Khrizantema vs Cobra / Mamba

The 9M123 Khrizantema and the Cobra / Mamba are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9M123 Khrizantema has a range of 6 km — 3.0x the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km. The 9M123 Khrizantema reaches 1,440 km/h vs 300 km/h for the Cobra / Mamba. The 9M123 Khrizantema carries a 8 kg warhead vs 2.7 kg for the Cobra / Mamba. Launch weight is 46 kg for the 9M123 Khrizantema vs 44,995 kg for the Cobra / Mamba. The 9M123 Khrizantema uses ACLOS radar beam riding, SACLOS laser beam riding guidance, while the Cobra / Mamba relies on MCLOS. The Cobra / Mamba entered service 33 years before the 9M123 Khrizantema (1972 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
German anti-tank missile, entering service in 1972, uses MCLOS guidance to reach its 2 km range.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer MBB
Service year 1972
Number produced 170,000 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 2.0 km
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Weight 44,995 kg
Warhead 2.7 kg
Length 0.96 m
Diameter 100 mm
Guidance MCLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Cobra / Mamba?
The 9M123 Khrizantema has a longer range at 6 km compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km.
Which is faster, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Cobra / Mamba?
The 9M123 Khrizantema is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.2 compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Cobra / Mamba?
The 9M123 Khrizantema carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Cobra / Mamba?
The Cobra / Mamba is heavier at 44,995 kg compared to the 9M123 Khrizantema's 46 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Cobra / Mamba?
The 9M123 Khrizantema is longer at 2.06 meters compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 0.95 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M123 Khrizantema and Cobra / Mamba use?
The 9M123 Khrizantema uses ACLOS radar beam riding, SACLOS laser beam riding guidance while the Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Cobra / Mamba?
The Cobra / Mamba entered service first in 1972, 33 years before the 9M123 Khrizantema which entered service in 2005.