9K121 Vikhr vs Milan
The 9K121 Vikhr and the Milan are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9K121 Vikhr has a range of 10 km — 5.0x the Milan's 2 km. The 9K121 Vikhr reaches 2,210 km/h vs 720 km/h for the Milan. The 9K121 Vikhr carries a 8 kg warhead vs 2.9 kg for the Milan. Launch weight is 45 kg for the 9K121 Vikhr vs 45,083 kg for the Milan. The 9K121 Vikhr uses Laser beam riding guidance, while the Milan relies on SACLOS wire. The Milan entered service 13 years before the 9K121 Vikhr (1972 vs 1985).
| 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 | 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 9K121 Vikhr or Milan?
The 9K121 Vikhr has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Milan's 2 km.
Which is faster, the 9K121 Vikhr or Milan?
The 9K121 Vikhr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 compared to the Milan's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K121 Vikhr or Milan?
The 9K121 Vikhr carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the Milan's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K121 Vikhr or Milan?
The Milan is heavier at 45,083 kg compared to the 9K121 Vikhr's 45 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K121 Vikhr or Milan?
The 9K121 Vikhr is longer at 2.80 meters compared to the Milan's 0.77 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K121 Vikhr and Milan use?
The 9K121 Vikhr uses Laser beam riding guidance while the Milan uses SACLOS wire guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K121 Vikhr or Milan?
The Milan entered service first in 1972, 13 years before the 9K121 Vikhr which entered service in 1985.