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9K11 Malyutka
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9K11Malyutka

Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · Russia · 1963
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9K11Malyutka

9K11 Malyutka
9K11 Malyutka Photo: Srđan Popović · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
70
Range
60
Guidance / Accuracy
40
Fire-and-Forget
0
Top-Attack Capability
0
Portability
65
Counter-Measure Resistance
30
Reliability
55
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
ManufacturerDegtyarev plant, Soviet Union
CategoryAnti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)
EraCold War
In service1963
Operators57 countries
Quantity14
Data Quality88%
43
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) MASS Rating
30/35
Cold War
70/86
All-Time
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
70
Range
60
Guidance / Accuracy
40
Fire-and-Forget
0
Top-Attack Capability
0
Portability
65
Counter-Measure Resistance
30
Reliability
55
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category.
01 / Overview
9K11 Malyutka
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1963–
Quantity
14
Unit Price (current)
$13.2K↗ 26% inflation · 2019→2025
Original Price
$10.5K (2019)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) · COLD WAR
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$13.2K
Original: $10.5K (2019)
Inflation: +%26
43
anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General8MOD.8
  • Missile TypeAnti-tank guided missile
  • Service Entry Year1963
  • DesignerKB Mashinostroyeniya (KBM, Kolomna)
  • Length0.86 m
  • Diameter125 mm
  • Wingspan / Fin Span393 mm
  • Launch Weight10.9 kg
  • In ServiceYes
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
  • Motor Typesolid-propellant
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid
◇Performance6MOD.6
  • Minimum Range0.5 km
  • Maximum Range3 km
  • Top Speed115 m/s
  • Flight Profileline-of-sight guided
  • Maximum G3
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead6MOD.6
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Production25,000
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzecontact
  • Explosive Filler Weight2.6 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeRDX/TNT
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1963Production started
63
years in service
14
units produced
51
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
Manual Command Line-of-Sight guidance; an ATGM control method where the operator manually steers the missile to the target using visual tracking.
A lightweight, shoulder-fired anti-tank guided missile system designed for individual soldier transport and operation.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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