9M123 Khrizantema vs Milan

The 9M123 Khrizantema and the Milan are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9M123 Khrizantema has a range of 6 km — 3.0x the Milan's 2 km. The 9M123 Khrizantema reaches 1,440 km/h vs 720 km/h for the Milan. The 9M123 Khrizantema carries a 8 kg warhead vs 2.9 kg for the Milan. Launch weight is 46 kg for the 9M123 Khrizantema vs 45,083 kg for the Milan. The 9M123 Khrizantema uses ACLOS radar beam riding, SACLOS laser beam riding guidance, while the Milan relies on SACLOS wire. The Milan 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
Franco-German ATGM, entered service in 1972, utilizes SACLOS wire guidance.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer Euromissile
Service year 1972
Number produced 350,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
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 720 km/h
Weight 45,083 kg
Warhead 2.9 kg
Length 0.77 m
Diameter 90 mm
Guidance SACLOS wire
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Milan?
The 9M123 Khrizantema has a longer range at 6 km compared to the Milan's 2 km.
Which is faster, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Milan?
The 9M123 Khrizantema is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.2 compared to the Milan's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Milan?
The 9M123 Khrizantema carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the Milan's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Milan?
The Milan is heavier at 45,083 kg compared to the 9M123 Khrizantema's 46 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Milan?
The 9M123 Khrizantema is longer at 2.06 meters compared to the Milan's 0.77 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M123 Khrizantema and Milan use?
The 9M123 Khrizantema uses ACLOS radar beam riding, SACLOS laser beam riding guidance while the Milan uses SACLOS wire guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Milan?
The Milan entered service first in 1972, 33 years before the 9M123 Khrizantema which entered service in 2005.