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9K118 Sheksna
Photo: Sergey A. Demidov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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9K118Sheksna

Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · Russia · 1983
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9K118Sheksna

9K118 Sheksna
9K118 Sheksna Photo: Sergey A. Demidov · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
85
Range
60
Guidance / Accuracy
75
Fire-and-Forget
0
Top-Attack Capability
50
Portability
70
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Reliability
80
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
CategoryAnti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)
EraCold War
In service1983
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
64
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) MASS Rating
5/35
Cold War
30/86
All-Time
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
85
Range
60
Guidance / Accuracy
75
Fire-and-Forget
0
Top-Attack Capability
50
Portability
70
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Reliability
80
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category.
01 / Overview
9K118 Sheksna
Country
Production
1983–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) · COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • Missile TypeLaser-beam riding ATGM
  • Service Entry Year1990
  • Length0.7 m
  • Diameter130 mm
  • Launch Weight35 kg
◈Guidance2MOD.2
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Minimum Range0.5 km
  • Maximum Range6 km
  • Top Speed400 m/s
◇Warhead2MOD.2
◆Launch Platform3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1983Production started
43
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
A guidance system that uses directed laser beams to track and adjust the trajectory of a missile toward its target.
A tandem warhead configuration in anti-tank missiles where a smaller precursor charge detonates reactive armor, followed by a larger main charge to penetrate the underlying armor.
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