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 |
| 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.