9M120 Ataka vs RPG-7
The 9M120 Ataka and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9M120 Ataka has a range of 6 km — 20:1 the RPG-7's 0 km. The 9M120 Ataka reaches 1,980 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. The 9M120 Ataka carries a 8 kg warhead vs 2.2 kg for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 49 kg for the 9M120 Ataka vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The 9M120 Ataka uses Radio command link SACLOS guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided. The RPG-7 entered service 24 years before the 9M120 Ataka (1961 vs 1985).
| 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 | 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 9M120 Ataka or RPG-7?
The 9M120 Ataka has a longer range at 6 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the 9M120 Ataka or RPG-7?
The 9M120 Ataka is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.6 compared to the RPG-7's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M120 Ataka or RPG-7?
The 9M120 Ataka carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the RPG-7's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M120 Ataka or RPG-7?
The 9M120 Ataka is heavier at 49 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M120 Ataka or RPG-7?
The 9M120 Ataka is longer at 1.83 meters compared to the RPG-7's 0.99 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M120 Ataka and RPG-7 use?
The 9M120 Ataka uses Radio command link SACLOS guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M120 Ataka or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 24 years before the 9M120 Ataka which entered service in 1985.