9P149

The 9P149 is a Soviet-era self-propelled missile launcher designed for the 9K114 Shturm missile system. It is based on the GM-569 tracked chassis, a common platform for various Soviet military vehicles. The 9P149 is characterized by its distinctive rotating launch system, which houses up to six missiles in a stowed position. When preparing to fire, the carousel rotates to bring a missile to the firing position.

The primary armament of the 9P149 is the 9M114 Shturm (NATO reporting name AT-6 Spiral), a SACLOS (Semi-Automatic Command to Line of Sight) guided anti-tank missile. This missile can be equipped with various warheads, including HEAT (High-Explosive Anti-Tank) and fragmentation types, making it effective against armored vehicles and some fortifications. The launcher has a crew of four: commander, gunner, driver, and loader.

The 9P149 was developed in the 1970s and entered service with the Soviet Army in the early 1980s. It was intended to provide mobile anti-tank support for motorized rifle units. While primarily a ground-attack vehicle, its missile system also possesses some limited capability against low-flying aircraft. It has seen service in various conflicts and remains in the inventory of some post-Soviet states, though it has largely been superseded by more modern anti-tank systems. The design prioritizes ruggedness and mobility over advanced features, reflecting the military doctrine of its time.