The 9M133 Kornet, NATO reporting name AT-14 Spriggan, export designation Kornet-E, is a modern Russian man-portable anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) intended for use against main battle tanks. It was first introduced into service by the Russian army in 1998. The Kornet is among the most capable Russian ATGMs. It is not intended to fully replace previous systems, due to its high cost. The Kornet comes in variants with thermobaric warheads for use against soft targets. It was further developed into the 9M133 Kornet-EM, which has increased range, and an improved warhead. The Kornet has been widely exported and is produced under license in several countries. It was first used in combat in 2003 and has since been used in many conflicts.
What makes Kornet lethal is it’s long range In contrast with Western armies where the primary infantry ATGM has a relatively short range of about 2.5 kilometers, the Kornet is a long-range ATGM with a range of eight kilometers. Javelin has its own advantage where the operat