9M123 Khrizantema

Description

The 9M123 missile (the launch tube, missile with fist stage motor, and deployed missile are shown; scale is approximate)

The 9M123 Khrizantema is a Russian beam-riding anti-tank guided missile. It exists in two variants: 9M123 and 9M123F, and was introduced in Update "Starfighters".

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• Khrizantema-S
• Mi-28NM

General info

9M123
Type	Tandem
Calibre	155 mm
Mass	46 kg
Guidance	Beam-riding
Maximum speed	550 m/s
Firing Range	6 km
Missile guidance time	25 secs
Explosive	6.16 kg TNTeq
Fuze sensitivity	0.1 mm
Fuze delay	0.4 m
Armour penetration	1,200 mm

9M123F
Type	HE
Calibre	155 mm
Mass	46 kg
Guidance	Beam-riding
Maximum speed	550 m/s
Firing Range	6 km
Missile guidance time	25 secs
Explosive	9.24 kg TNTeq
Fuze sensitivity	0.1 mm
Fuze delay	0.2 m
Armour penetration	61 mm

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Best guided missiles discusses the 9M123 Khrizantema at 2:49 - War Thunder Official Channel

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