9K121 Vikhr vs Eryx
The 9K121 Vikhr and the Eryx are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9K121 Vikhr has a range of 10 km — 17:1 the Eryx's 0 km. The 9K121 Vikhr reaches 2,210 km/h vs 882 km/h for the Eryx. The 9K121 Vikhr carries a 8 kg warhead vs 4 kg for the Eryx. Launch weight is 45 kg for the 9K121 Vikhr vs 13 kg for the Eryx. The 9K121 Vikhr uses Laser beam riding guidance, while the Eryx relies on Filoguidage. The 9K121 Vikhr entered service 6 years before the Eryx (1985 vs 1991).
| 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 |
| Range | 0.6 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 882 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 13 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 4.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.91 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 136 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Filoguidage |
| Warhead type | High-explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9K121 Vikhr or Eryx?
The 9K121 Vikhr has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Eryx's 0 km.
Which is faster, the 9K121 Vikhr or Eryx?
The 9K121 Vikhr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 compared to the Eryx's 882 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K121 Vikhr or Eryx?
The 9K121 Vikhr carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the Eryx's 4 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K121 Vikhr or Eryx?
The 9K121 Vikhr is heavier at 45 kg compared to the Eryx's 13 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K121 Vikhr or Eryx?
The 9K121 Vikhr is longer at 2.80 meters compared to the Eryx's 0.91 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K121 Vikhr and Eryx use?
The 9K121 Vikhr uses Laser beam riding guidance while the Eryx uses Filoguidage guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K121 Vikhr or Eryx?
The 9K121 Vikhr entered service first in 1985, 6 years before the Eryx which entered service in 1991.