9P122
Overview
9P122 tank destroyer
Side view of 9P122 tank destroyer with launcher in elevated position.
Source: US DOD (unknown photographer) -
© public domain
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Tank destroyer
Entered service
1969
Status
Limited service
Development
Mid 1960's
1968 (Soviet state trials)
1968 (Soviet state trials)
Developer
Soviet Union
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KBM Kolomna
Production
1968 - 1971
Producer
Soviet Union
-
Saratov aggregate plant
Number produced
580
Designations
9P122
AT-3 Sagger (NATO reporting name)
AT-3 Sagger (NATO reporting name)
Notable users
Soviet Union
Romania
Romania
Details
Facts
9P122
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Tank destroyer
Crew
2 (commander, driver)
Dimensions
Weight
7.2 t combat load
Length
5.75 m
Width
2.35 m
Height
2.04 m (launcher stowed)
2.8 m (launcher raised)
Main armament
Type
9M14M Malyutka-M anti-tank missile
Mount
9K11M 6-round missile launcher
Ammunition
14 missiles, 6 ready to fire
Elevation
-5° to +10°
Traverse
-85° to +85°
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 4x4
4 retractable chain-driven belly wheels
Tire size
13.00 x18
Tread
1.84 m
Wheelbase
3.1 m
Automotive
Engine model
GAZ-41
Engine type
V8 petrol
Power output
140 hp at 3.400 rpm
Transmission
Manual, 4 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
290 L
Mobility
Speed
95 km/h on road
10 km/h afloat
Range
750 km on road
Turn radius
9 m
Power to weight ratio
19.4 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.43 m
Wall
0.4 m
Trench
1.2 m
Gradient
60 %
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Armor thickness
7mm all around
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
No
Equipment
Night vision
Yes
Sights
9Sh16 8x observation sight
9Sh115A 8x gunsight
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