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9K111 Fagot (AT-4 Spigot)

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9K111 Fagot (AT-4 Spigot)

The 9K111 Fagot (NATO reporting name AT-4 Spigot) is a second-generation, man-portable anti-tank guided missile system designed to engage tanks and other armored targets. It utilizes a semi-automatic command to line of sight (SACLOS) guidance system, requiring the operator to keep the target in the crosshairs until impact.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
Introduced1970
StatusIn service
Speed670 km/h
Range2.5 km
Weight0.013 t

History

Developed by the Tula KBP Design Bureau in the Soviet Union in 1970, it became known by its NATO reporting name AT-4 Spigot.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Vietnam1confirmed

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