AGM-114 Hellfire vs 9M14 Malyutka
The AGM-114 Hellfire and the 9M14 Malyutka are both Anti-Tank missiles. The AGM-114 Hellfire has a range of 11 km — 3.7x the 9M14 Malyutka's 3 km. The AGM-114 Hellfire reaches 1,601 km/h vs 414 km/h for the 9M14 Malyutka. The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a 8 kg warhead vs 4 kg for the 9M14 Malyutka. Launch weight is 49 kg for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs 13 kg for the 9M14 Malyutka. The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance, while the 9M14 Malyutka relies on SACLOS. Unit cost is $0.15M for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs $0.0105M for the 9M14 Malyutka. The 9M14 Malyutka entered service 21 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire (1963 vs 1984).
| American anti-tank guided missile, entered service in 1984, uses semi-active laser homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| Service year | 1984 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| Range | 11.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 49 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 180 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active laser homing |
| Warhead type | Multi-function warhead |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-114 Hellfire or 9M14 Malyutka?
The AGM-114 Hellfire has a longer range at 11 km compared to the 9M14 Malyutka's 3 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-114 Hellfire or 9M14 Malyutka?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.3 compared to the 9M14 Malyutka's 414 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-114 Hellfire or 9M14 Malyutka?
The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the 9M14 Malyutka's 4 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-114 Hellfire or 9M14 Malyutka?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is heavier at 49 kg compared to the 9M14 Malyutka's 13 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-114 Hellfire or 9M14 Malyutka?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is longer at 1.80 meters compared to the 9M14 Malyutka's 1.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-114 Hellfire and 9M14 Malyutka use?
The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance while the 9M14 Malyutka uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-114 Hellfire or 9M14 Malyutka?
The 9M14 Malyutka entered service first in 1963, 21 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire which entered service in 1984.