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9K115 Metis (RS-AT-7 Saxhorn)

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9K115 Metis (RS-AT-7 Saxhorn)

The 9K115 Metis (AT-7 Saxhorn) is a man-portable, wire-guided anti-tank guided missile system developed by the Soviet Union. It employs a semi-automatic command to line of sight (SACLOS) guidance system, requiring the operator to keep the target in the sight throughout the missile's flight.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
Introduced1982
StatusIn service
Speed720 km/h
Range1 km
Weight0.0055 t

History

Developed in the Soviet Union in 1982, its relatively small size meant it was underpowered against contemporary armored threats, leading to limited export and combat use.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Russia100confirmed
South Korea—confirmed

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