9K121 Vikhr vs SS.11
The 9K121 Vikhr and the SS.11 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9K121 Vikhr has a range of 10 km — 3.3x the SS.11's 3 km. The 9K121 Vikhr reaches 2,210 km/h vs 684 km/h for the SS.11. The 9K121 Vikhr carries a 8 kg warhead vs 7 kg for the SS.11. Launch weight is 45 kg for the 9K121 Vikhr vs 45,198 kg for the SS.11. The 9K121 Vikhr uses Laser beam riding guidance, while the SS.11 relies on SACLOS. The SS.11 entered service 29 years before the 9K121 Vikhr (1956 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 | 3.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 684 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,198 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 7.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 164 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9K121 Vikhr or SS.11?
The 9K121 Vikhr has a longer range at 10 km compared to the SS.11's 3 km.
Which is faster, the 9K121 Vikhr or SS.11?
The 9K121 Vikhr is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.8 compared to the SS.11's 684 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K121 Vikhr or SS.11?
The 9K121 Vikhr carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the SS.11's 7 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K121 Vikhr or SS.11?
The SS.11 is heavier at 45,198 kg compared to the 9K121 Vikhr's 45 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K121 Vikhr or SS.11?
The 9K121 Vikhr is longer at 2.80 meters compared to the SS.11's 1.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K121 Vikhr and SS.11 use?
The 9K121 Vikhr uses Laser beam riding guidance while the SS.11 uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K121 Vikhr or SS.11?
The SS.11 entered service first in 1956, 29 years before the 9K121 Vikhr which entered service in 1985.