9M123 " Khrizantema " ATGM is without any doubt one of the most (if not even THE most) versatile (HEAT missile vs armoured and low flyng aerial target, Thermobaric missile vs building and infantry,double simultaneous engagement) ,powerful (the missile is supersonic ,has over 6 Km of effective range and a reported penetration of 1100-1250 mm RHA behind explosive reactive armour !!)reliable (the double modality of guide-millimetric radar and SACLOS laser beam- confer to the system an unparalleled resistance to countermeasures ,the accuracy at max range in a heavy foggy environment vs mobile ground and low flyng aerial targets was stimed at about 0,98 /0,93 ) and survivable ( 75/45/13 Km/h of speed [on/off road and water],few seconds to pass from fire position to movement and low time of recharging,high thermal isolation[maybe one of the most advanced in russian arsenal being a further development of roof and and hatches heat insulation and cooling systems of T-80 UM1] and option for Shtora active protection system implementation)anti tank weapon system now operative in any ground force at world.
Considering its recent presence on the international market (confront Rosoboronexport catalogue 2006 and subsequents ),what will be, in your opinion, the impact of its possible deployment on the next future’s operative ground battle scenarios?
Considering its recent presence on the international market (confront Rosoboronexport catalogue 2006 and subsequents ),what will be, in your opinion, the impact of its possible deployment on the next future’s operative ground battle scenarios?