9K111 Fagot (RS-AT-4 Spigot)
Air Defence Systemconfirmed
The 9K111 Fagot (NATO reporting name AT-4 Spigot) is a second-generation, man-portable anti-tank guided missile system developed in the Soviet Union. It is designed to engage tanks and other armored targets at ranges up to 2,500 meters, utilizing a semi-automatic command to line of sight (SACLOS) guidance system.
Specifications
| Type | Air Defence System |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | KBP Instrument Design Bureau |
| Introduced | 1970 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 670 km/h |
| Range | 2.5 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 0.0355 t |
History
Developed by the Tula Machinery Design Bureau in the late 1960s, the system was created to replace older manual-guidance missiles with a more reliable and easily operated infantry weapon, officially entering Soviet service in 1970. It saw widespread combat deployment during the Soviet-Afghan War, the Gulf War, and various 21st-century conflicts, including the Syrian Civil War and the Russo-Ukrainian War. Despite its age, the system remains in active service with dozens of militaries worldwide and continues to be a highly prolific infantry anti-armor weapon due to its vast production run and rugged design.
Operators
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