9M123 Khrizantema vs Spike
The 9M123 Khrizantema and the Spike are both Anti-Tank missiles. The Spike has a range of 25 km — 4.2x the 9M123 Khrizantema's 6 km. The 9M123 Khrizantema reaches 1,440 km/h vs 550 km/h for the Spike. Launch weight is 46 kg for the 9M123 Khrizantema vs 14 kg for the Spike. The 9M123 Khrizantema uses ACLOS radar beam riding, SACLOS laser beam riding guidance, while the Spike relies on IIR homing, CCD, RF data-link. The Spike entered service 24 years before the 9M123 Khrizantema (1981 vs 2005).
| 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 | 25.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 550 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 14 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 1.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 130 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | IIR homing, CCD, RF data-link |
| Warhead type | Tandem High Explosive Anti Tank |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Spike?
The Spike has a longer range at 25 km compared to the 9M123 Khrizantema's 6 km.
Which is faster, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Spike?
The 9M123 Khrizantema is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.2 compared to the Spike's 550 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Spike?
The 9M123 Khrizantema carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the Spike's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Spike?
The 9M123 Khrizantema is heavier at 46 kg compared to the Spike's 14 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Spike?
The 9M123 Khrizantema is longer at 2.06 meters compared to the Spike's 1.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M123 Khrizantema and Spike use?
The 9M123 Khrizantema uses ACLOS radar beam riding, SACLOS laser beam riding guidance while the Spike uses IIR homing, CCD, RF data-link guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M123 Khrizantema or Spike?
The Spike entered service first in 1981, 24 years before the 9M123 Khrizantema which entered service in 2005.