9K115 Metis vs RPG-7
Overview
The 9K115 Metis and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The 9K115 Metis has a range of 1 km — 3.3x the RPG-7's 0 km. The 9K115 Metis reaches 803 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. The 9K115 Metis carries a 2.5 kg warhead vs 2.2 kg for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 6 kg for the 9K115 Metis vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The 9K115 Metis uses Wire-guided SACLOS guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided.
Unit cost is $0.0135M for the 9K115 Metis vs $0.00035M for the RPG-7. The RPG-7 entered service 18 years before the 9K115 Metis (1961 vs 1979).
| Range | 1.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 803 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.5 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.74 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 94 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Wire-guided SACLOS |
| 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 9K115 Metis or RPG-7?
The 9K115 Metis has a longer range at 1 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the 9K115 Metis or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the 9K115 Metis's 803 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K115 Metis or RPG-7?
The 9K115 Metis carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the RPG-7's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K115 Metis or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 is heavier at 7 kg compared to the 9K115 Metis's 6 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K115 Metis or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 is longer at 0.99 meters compared to the 9K115 Metis's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K115 Metis and RPG-7 use?
The 9K115 Metis uses Wire-guided SACLOS guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K115 Metis or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the 9K115 Metis which entered service in 1979.