9M14 Malyutka vs RPG-7
Overview
The 9M14 Malyutka and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The 9M14 Malyutka has a range of 3 km — 10:1 the RPG-7's 0 km. The 9M14 Malyutka reaches 414 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. The 9M14 Malyutka carries a 4 kg warhead vs 2.2 kg for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 13 kg for the 9M14 Malyutka vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The 9M14 Malyutka uses SACLOS guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided.
Unit cost is $0.0105M for the 9M14 Malyutka vs $0.00035M for the RPG-7. The RPG-7 entered service 2 years before the 9M14 Malyutka (1961 vs 1963).
| Range | 3.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 414 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 13 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 4.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.01 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 125 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | Tandem HEAT |
| 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 9M14 Malyutka or RPG-7?
The 9M14 Malyutka has a longer range at 3 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the 9M14 Malyutka or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the 9M14 Malyutka's 414 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M14 Malyutka or RPG-7?
The 9M14 Malyutka carries a larger warhead at 4 kg compared to the RPG-7's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M14 Malyutka or RPG-7?
The 9M14 Malyutka is heavier at 13 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M14 Malyutka or RPG-7?
The 9M14 Malyutka is longer at 1.00 meters compared to the RPG-7's 0.99 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M14 Malyutka and RPG-7 use?
The 9M14 Malyutka uses SACLOS guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M14 Malyutka or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 2 years before the 9M14 Malyutka which entered service in 1963.