WorldTekhno.com – The Kornet-EM missile is a laser-guided anti-tank missile developed by Russia. The missile is an improved version of the earlier Kornet-M missile, with a longer range and an improved warhead.
The Kornet-EM missile is 1.17 metres long, 152 millimetres in diameter and weighs 26 kilograms. This missile has a maximum range of 5.5 kilometres and a flight speed of up to 200 metres per second. The missile’s warhead weighs 6.8 kilograms and is capable of penetrating steel armour up to 1,200 millimetres thick.
The Kornet-EM missile can be launched from a variety of platforms, including portable tripod launchers, armoured vehicles and helicopters. The missile can also be launched from warships and submarines.
Kornet-EM missiles have been used in several conflicts, including the Afghan war, the Syrian civil war and the war in Donbas. This missile has proven to be very effective in destroying tanks and other armoured vehicles.
Here are some key specifications of the Kornet-EM missile:
• Range: 5.5 kilometres
• Speed: 200 metres per second
• Warhead: 6.8 kilogrammes
• Penetrating capability: 1,200 millimetres
• Launch platforms: man-portable tripods, armoured vehicles, helicopters, warships, submarines.
The following are countries known to possess Kornet-EM missiles:
• Russia
• Ukraine
• Syria
• Turkey
• Iraq
• Iran
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Qatar
• Kuwait
• Bahrain
• Egypt
• Jordan
• Lebanon
• Armenian
• Azerbaijan
• Georgia
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Tajikistan
• Uzbekistan
Kornet-EM missiles have also been exported to several other countries, including India, Pakistan and Vietnam.
Here is additional information on countries that have Kornet-EM missiles:
○ Russia is the producer of the Kornet-EM missile. This missile has been part of Russia’s military arsenal since the 2000s.
○ Ukraine has received Kornet-EM missiles from Russia since the 1990s. This missile has been used by the Ukrainian military in the conflicts in Donbas and Crimea.
○ Syria has received Kornet-EM missiles from Russia and Iran. This missile has been used by the Syrian army in the Syrian civil war.
○ Türkiye has developed a national version of the Kornet-EM missile called OMTAS. This missile has been used by the Turkish military in military operations in Syria and Iraq.
○ Iraq has received Kornet-EM missiles from Russia and Iran. This missile has been used by the Iraqi army in the fight against ISIS.
○ Iran has developed a national version of the Kornet-EM missile called Toophan 3. This missile has been used by the Iranian military in conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
The Kornet-EM missile is a very effective anti-tank missile. This missile has a long range and a powerful warhead, making it capable of destroying tanks and other armoured vehicles.***
