9M123 Khrizantema

The 9M123 Khrizantema was developed as a more powerful Russian anti-tank guided missile intended to defeat modern tanks, including vehicles with explosive reactive armor. It forms the missile element of the Khrizantema-S system and also appears in helicopter-related variants. The system reflects a Russian preference for high-speed missiles and dedicated anti-tank vehicles able to engage armored formations from standoff range.

Khrizantema-S is notable for combining radar and laser-beam guidance channels, allowing engagements in poor visibility and against multiple target conditions. The 9M123 missile family includes tandem HEAT and thermobaric options. Its supersonic speed and heavy warhead make it more dangerous than many older portable ATGMs, though the system is larger and more specialized.

Khrizantema-S vehicles and missiles have appeared in Russian service and export discussions, with combat relevance tied to high-intensity anti-armor warfare. The system is less common than Konkurs or Kornet but represents a higher-end category of Russian ATGM capability. Its database value is explaining how Russia layered cheap legacy ATGMs with heavier specialist systems.