9M120 Ataka
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The 9M120 Ataka (Russian: Атака; Attack) is an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) originating from the Soviet Union.[3] The NATO reporting name of the 9M120 missile is the AT-9 Spiral-2. It is the next major generation in the 9K114 Shturm (AT-6 Spiral) family. The missile has radio command guidance and is also a beam riding SACLOS. This missile's primary variant was designed to defeat tanks with composite armour and explosive reactive armor. The 9M120 Ataka system is often confused with the 9K121 Vikhr system, despite being different weapons systems developed by different companies. The former was designed by the KBM machine-building design bureau and manufactured by the Degtyarev plant. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Russia exported the Ataka ATGM to Iran, Kazakhstan, and Slovenia.[4]
9M120 Ataka AT-9 Spiral-2 | |
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Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
Place of origin | Soviet Union |
Service history | |
In service | 1985–present |
Used by | See Operators |
Production history | |
Designer | KBM[1] |
Designed | 1980 |
Manufacturer | Degtyarev plant[2] |
Produced | 1980s–present |
Variants | See Variants |
Specifications (9M120 Ataka[3]) | |
Mass | 49.5 kg (109 lb) |
Length | 1,830 mm (72 in) |
Diameter | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Wingspan | 360 mm (14 in) |
Warhead | HEAT tandem warhead |
Warhead weight | 7.4 kg (16 lb) |
Detonation mechanism | Impact |
Operational range | 0.4–6 km (0.25–3.73 mi) |
Flight ceiling | 0–4,000 m (2.5 mi) |
Maximum speed | 550 m/s (1,800 ft/s; Mach 1.6), maximum 400 m/s (1,300 ft/s; Mach 1.2), average |
Guidance system | Radio command link SACLOS |
Accuracy | 0.65–0.9 hit probability against an MBT from a distance of 4 km.[3] |
Launch platform | Armored fighting vehicles and helicopters |