9P163-3 Kornet-EM (RS-AT-14 Spriggan)
Missile Systemconfirmed
The 9P163-3 Kornet-EM is an advanced Russian anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system, an upgraded variant of the Kornet, designed to engage modern main battle tanks, fortifications, and low-flying aerial targets. It features an automatic target tracker, allowing for fire-and-forget capabilities against stationary targets and improved accuracy against moving ones, and can be integrated onto various wheeled and tracked platforms.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | KBP Instrument Design Bureau |
| Introduced | 2012 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 10 km |
| Crew | 1 |
History
Developed by KBP Instrument Design Bureau and introduced in 2012, this system represents an evolution of the Kornet family, designed for increased effectiveness in contemporary warfare.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 28 | confirmed |
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