9M117MIR

The 9M117MIR is a Russian-made anti-tank missile system. It is a variant of the 9M117Ak ATF-8 missile system, which was primarily designed to take out armored vehicles. The 9M117MIR system consists of a transport and launch vehicle, a sight unit, and the missile itself.

The 9M117MIR possesses a top-guided missile with a thermobaric warhead. The system relies on a radio command guidance system, which provides accurate targeting information to the missile. This system requires a direct line of sight between the launch vehicle and the target.

The 9M117MIR is a highly mobile, self-contained system designed to engage armored targets on the move. Each system typically comes equipped with a cluster of missiles and is fitted onto a tracked vehicle, providing increased mobility on the battlefield.

The 9M117MIR has seen limited use in actual combat, but has emerged as an effective system for neutralizing armored threats. The missile is known for its high-explosive power, effective against built-up shelters and crude fortifications, as well as against major armor targets. Detailed specifications of the 9M117MIR are compiled in Russian military documents and manufacturer information.