{
  "id": "9m133-kornet-em",
  "name": "9M133 Kornet-EM",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "4x4 anti-tank guided missile vehicle",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2012,
  "operators": [
    "BHR",
    "DZA",
    "KAZ",
    "KGZ",
    "RUS",
    "SAU"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 7,
  "summary": "9M133 Kornet-EM Russian 4x4 Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Vehicle is an improved version of the 9M133 Kornet ATGM, with increased range, fire-and-forget capability, and an improved warhead. Kornet-EM missiles are chiefly used on the Kornet-D system.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 2,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 1210,
      "src": [
        "weg-9m133-kornet-em"
      ],
      "conf": "low",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 0.03,
      "src": [
        "weg-9m133-kornet-em"
      ],
      "conf": "low",
      "label": "Weight",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "The “fire and forget” capability allows a vehicle equipped with twin launchers to attack two different targets at once, increasing its rate of fire, decreases the number of vehicles needed for a mission, and can defeat vehicles equipped wit",
      "src": [
        "weg-9m133-kornet-em"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Kornet-E:",
      "text": "Export version of the Kornet system includes a light-weight launcher tripod, thermal night sight, and Kornet-LR missile. A version is offered for hot climates.",
      "src": [
        "weg-9m133-kornet-em"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "9P163-1:",
      "text": "Portable launcher with Kornet -LR missile. KBP suggests mounting the launcher on TUVs and other vehicles. A remote-operated version is available.",
      "src": [
        "weg-9m133-kornet-em"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Kornet-MR:",
      "text": "Missile for a man-portable version of the launcher. Range is 2 km, with penetration 1,000 mm. It is unknown if the missile is currently fielded. Kornet-MR is tandem HEAT and HE (thermobaric).",
      "src": [
        "weg-9m133-kornet-em"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Kornet-LR",
      "text": "ATGM launcher vehicle system on BMP-3 Chassis with twin launchers.",
      "src": [
        "weg-9m133-kornet-em"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Kornet-EM:",
      "text": "New ATGM launcher vehicle is based on a Russian Tigr armored 4x4 tactical utility vehicle. Two 4-missile modules jack up thru the roof. An IR auto-tracker gives simultaneous dual-launch LBR ACLOS guidance. The night sigh",
      "src": [
        "weg-9m133-kornet-em"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "apc8",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/9m133-kornet-em.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-9m133-kornet-em": {
      "title": "9M133 Kornet-EM Russian 4x4 Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Vehicle",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/9M133_Kornet-EM_Russian_4x4_Anti-Tank_Guided_Missile_ATGM_Vehicle",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}