Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin vs KBP Instrument Design Bureau 9M133 Kornet
Full specs: Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin KBP Instrument Design Bureau 9M133 Kornet
Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin and KBP Instrument Design Bureau 9M133 Kornet are both missile, compared here on public specifications. The KBP Instrument Design Bureau 9M133 Kornet leads on range (10 vs 4 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 0.65 Mach | 0.75 Mach ✓ |
| Range (km) | 4 km | 10 km ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 8 kg | 10 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 1.1 m | 1.2 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 22 kg | 27 kg |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $178,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 50,000 | N/A |
| Operator countries | 30 ✓ | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer range? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau 9M133 Kornet has the longest range at 10 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin has the lower public unit-cost figure at 178,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau 9M133 Kornet has the higher max speed (mach) at 0.75 Mach.
Which has the higher warhead? +
The KBP Instrument Design Bureau 9M133 Kornet has the higher warhead at 10 kg.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin has the higher operator countries at 30.
Is the Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin better than the KBP Instrument Design Bureau 9M133 Kornet? +
On the public specs we track, the KBP Instrument Design Bureau 9M133 Kornet leads on 3 of 4 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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