9M120 Ataka vs M-136 AT4
The 9M120 Ataka and the M-136 AT4 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9M120 Ataka has a range of 6 km — 20:1 the M-136 AT4's 0 km. The 9M120 Ataka reaches 1,980 km/h vs 1,000 km/h for the M-136 AT4. The 9M120 Ataka carries a 8 kg warhead vs 5.9 kg for the M-136 AT4. Launch weight is 49 kg for the 9M120 Ataka vs 45,139 kg for the M-136 AT4. The 9M120 Ataka uses Radio command link SACLOS guidance, while the M-136 AT4 relies on Unguided. The 9M120 Ataka entered service 2 years before the M-136 AT4 (1985 vs 1987).
| Russian anti-tank missile, entered service in 1985, uses radio command link SACLOS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Degtyarev plant |
| Service year | 1985 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Swedish/American anti-tank rocket, with a 2 km range, entered service in 1987. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket |
| Manufacturer | Alliant Techsystems / FFV Ordnance |
| Service year | 1987 |
| Number produced | 600,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| Range | 6.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 49 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.83 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 130 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command link SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 0.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,139 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 5.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.46 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 84 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9M120 Ataka or M-136 AT4?
The 9M120 Ataka has a longer range at 6 km compared to the M-136 AT4's 0 km.
Which is faster, the 9M120 Ataka or M-136 AT4?
The 9M120 Ataka is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.6 compared to the M-136 AT4's 1000 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M120 Ataka or M-136 AT4?
The 9M120 Ataka carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the M-136 AT4's 5 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M120 Ataka or M-136 AT4?
The M-136 AT4 is heavier at 45,139 kg compared to the 9M120 Ataka's 49 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M120 Ataka or M-136 AT4?
The 9M120 Ataka is longer at 1.83 meters compared to the M-136 AT4's 0.46 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M120 Ataka and M-136 AT4 use?
The 9M120 Ataka uses Radio command link SACLOS guidance while the M-136 AT4 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M120 Ataka or M-136 AT4?
The 9M120 Ataka entered service first in 1985, 2 years before the M-136 AT4 which entered service in 1987.