9P133



Overview

9P133

9P133 tank destroyer based on the BRDM-2. Note the raisable launcher that holds up to six SACLOS Malyutka missiles.
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Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Tank destroyer
Entered service
1971
Status
In service
Development
1969
Developer
Soviet Union - KBM Kolomna
Production
1969 - 1984
Producer
Soviet Union - Arzamas machine-building plant
Number produced
At least 860
Designations
9P133 (GRAU index)
AT-3 Sagger (NATO reporting name)
Notable users
Soviet Union
East Germany

Details

Facts 9P133
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
9M14P Malyutka-M anti-tank missile
Mount
9K11P 6-round missile launcher
Ammunition
16 or 18 missiles, 6 ready to fire
Elevation
-1° to +10°
Traverse
-87° to +87°
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

Media

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