9K121 Vikhr vs RPG-7
The 9K121 Vikhr and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9K121 Vikhr has a range of 10 km — 33:1 the RPG-7's 0 km. The 9K121 Vikhr reaches 2,210 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. The 9K121 Vikhr carries a 8 kg warhead vs 2.2 kg for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 45 kg for the 9K121 Vikhr vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The 9K121 Vikhr uses Laser beam riding guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided. The RPG-7 entered service 24 years before the 9K121 Vikhr (1961 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 | 0.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 7 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.2 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.99 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 40 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9K121 Vikhr or RPG-7?
The 9K121 Vikhr has a longer range at 10 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the 9K121 Vikhr or RPG-7?
The 9K121 Vikhr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 compared to the RPG-7's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K121 Vikhr or RPG-7?
The 9K121 Vikhr carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the RPG-7's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K121 Vikhr or RPG-7?
The 9K121 Vikhr is heavier at 45 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K121 Vikhr or RPG-7?
The 9K121 Vikhr is longer at 2.80 meters compared to the RPG-7's 0.99 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K121 Vikhr and RPG-7 use?
The 9K121 Vikhr uses Laser beam riding guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K121 Vikhr or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 24 years before the 9K121 Vikhr which entered service in 1985.