Does Russia have anti-tank missile?

The 9M133 Kornet (Russian: Корнет; "Cornet", NATO reporting name AT-14 Spriggan, export designation Kornet-E) is a second generation Russian man-portable anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) intended for use against main battle tanks. It was first introduced into service with the Russian army in 1998.
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Which countries have anti-tank missile?

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  • Australia.
  • Argentina.
  • Belarus.
  • Brazil.
  • Canada.
  • China.
  • France.
  • Germany.
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Does Russia have NLAW?

Easy to use, easy to transport

United Kingdom's Defense Minister, Ben Wallace, estimates that Russia has lost upwards of 600 tanks. Of those 600 tanks, the Ukrainians estimate that 30 to 40 percent have fallen to the venerable NLAW.
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Does Ukraine have Javelin anti-tank missiles?

It is important to note that Javelin is only one of many kinds of anti-tank weapons that have been provided to the Ukrainians. There's another one that's called NLAW. It's also guided. It's not quite as sophisticated.
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Can a Javelin destroy an Abrams?

I would assume that if it connects with the top of the tank, probably yes. Its a 19lb warhead, which is roughly twice something like an RPG. A tank's roof is nowhere near as strong as the front where composite armour is placed. Javelins are top attack missiles and can certainly penetrate the tank from above.
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Russian Anti-Tank Missiles Against NATO



What is the best anti-tank missile?

Currently Top 10 man-portable anti-tank guided missiles in the the world are these:
  1. Nr.1 MMP (France) ...
  2. Nr.2 OMTAS (Turkey) ...
  3. Nr.3 Spike LR2 (Israel) ...
  4. Nr.4 Javelin (United States) ...
  5. Nr.5 HJ-12 (China) ...
  6. Nr.6 MAPATS (Israel) ...
  7. Nr.7 Shershen (Belarus) ...
  8. Nr.8 Kornet-M (Russia)
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Does Ukraine have anti-tank weapons?

In all, America and its allies have provided more than 60,000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. These include not just the Javelin but also the Panzerfaust from Germany and Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapons (NLAWs) from Britain and Sweden. All have helped (along with other types of weapons).
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What weapon can destroy a tank?

1. NLAW stops tanks dead in their tracks. Weighing just 12.5 kilograms, NLAW is a portable, shoulder-launched system that can be used by a single operator. Its armour-piercing warhead can destroy a heavily protected modern battle tank with one shot, and the system is effective at ranges between 20 and 800 metres.
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How many tanks has Russian lost?

A senior US defense official estimated that Russia has lost nearly 1,000 tanks, among other combat assets. The official noted that Russia still has a lot of capability that could be brought into the conflict.
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How many tanks does Russia have left?

According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) The Military Balance, the Russians have 2,800 tanks and 13,000 other armored vehicles (reconnaissance and infantry fighting vehicles) in units with another 10,000 tanks and 8,500 armored vehicles in storage.
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Can NLAW destroy Russian tanks?

“NLAW is an extremely potent man-portable, short-range, fire-and-forget, anti-armour weapon,” Bach told reporters. “It can destroy the most advanced tanks now envisaged, and is highly effective against other military targets such as armoured vehicles and buildings.”
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Does India's have anti-tank missile?

India has successfully test-fired the indigenously-developed the Army and Air Force versions of anti-tank guided missile systems 'Helina' and 'Dhruvastra', in the Pokhran range Thar Desert Rajasthan.
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What is the most powerful anti-tank weapon?

The powerful PaK 40 was an effective weapon against most types of Allied tanks, including the Soviet T-34 and American Sherman. The weapon, along with the famous 88 mm, was considered one of the best anti-tank guns of the war.
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Why do Russian tanks have Z?

The Latin-script letter Z (Russian: зэд, зи, IPA: [zɛd, zi]) is one of several symbols (including "V" and "O") painted on military vehicles of the Russian Armed Forces involved in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is speculated that the Z helps task forces distinguish themselves from other forces.
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Is the Javelin anti-tank missile British?

Javelin is a British man-portable surface-to-air missile, formerly used by the British Army and Canadian Army. It can be fired from the shoulder, or from a dedicated launcher named the Lightweight Multiple Launcher (LML), that carries three rounds, and can be vehicle mounted.
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How many tanks Russia lost Ukraine?

Russia has already lost over 30,000 troops and 1,300 tanks in Ukraine | Ukrayinska Pravda.
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Are US tanks better than Russian tanks?

Overall the new Russian tank is on par with the US Abrams tank. In some areas it is slightly superior than the Abrams, however it has got no cutting-edge superiority. The Abrams has technical superiority in mobility and cross-country performance.
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What is world's best tank?

Currently top 10 best tanks in the world are these:
  1. Nr.1 Leopard 2A7 (Germany) ...
  2. Nr.2 K2 Black Panther (South Korea) ...
  3. Nr.3 M1A2 SEP (USA) ...
  4. Nr.4 Challenger 2 (United Kingdom) ...
  5. Nr.5 Armata (Russia) ...
  6. Nr.6 Merkava Mk.4 (Israel) ...
  7. Nr.7 Type 90 (Japan) ...
  8. Nr.8 Leclerc (France)
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Can RPG destroy tank?

Even if the RPG hit does not completely disable the tank or kill the crew, it can still damage external equipment, lowering the tank's effectiveness or forcing the crew to abandon and destroy it.
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Can Ukraine take out tanks?

The Stugna-P system can destroy targets from 3 miles away. As the Russian aggression in Ukraine enters its third month, a video that has emerged on social media shows how Ukrainian troops precisely picked on Russian targets.
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