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Russian Kornet Anti-Tank Units Exercise in Avdeyevka Region

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Russia’s 9M133 Kornet is an advanced, highly effective anti-tank missile system designed to engage heavily armored targets, such as main battle tanks and fortifications.
The Russian Armed Forces use the 9M133 Kornet anti-tank missile system as a critical component of their ground force capabilities. This versatile and powerful weapon system is used to effectively counter enemy armored vehicles and fortifications, providing the Russian military with a reliable means to maintain its defensive and offensive strategies in various operational scenarios.
The Kornet's advanced features, such as its high-explosive anti-tank warhead and thermal imaging guidance system, make it a valuable asset in modern warfare, ensuring that the Russian forces can effectively engage heavily armored targets on the battlefield.
Check out servicemen of Battlegroup Tsentr improving their skills firing Kornet anti-tank missiles in the Avdeyevka area of the special military operation in Sputnik's gallery:
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A serviceman in Russia’s Battlegroup Tsentr at a training session for the Kornet anti-tank missile system in the Avdeyevka area of the special military operation.

A serviceman in Russia’s Battlegroup Tsentr at a training session for the Kornet anti-tank missile system in the Avdeyevka area of the special military operation. - Sputnik International
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A serviceman in Russia’s Battlegroup Tsentr at a training session for the Kornet anti-tank missile system in the Avdeyevka area of the special military operation.

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The Kornet's warhead is designed to penetrate and destroy heavily armored targets, such as main battle tanks, with the use of a high-explosive charge.

The Kornet's warhead is designed to penetrate and destroy heavily armored targets, such as main battle tanks, with the use of a high-explosive charge. - Sputnik International
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The Kornet's warhead is designed to penetrate and destroy heavily armored targets, such as main battle tanks, with the use of a high-explosive charge.

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Thermal imaging guidance system: this allows the operator to accurately track and guide the missile towards the target.

Thermal imaging guidance system: this allows the operator to accurately track and guide the missile towards the target. - Sputnik International
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Thermal imaging guidance system: this allows the operator to accurately track and guide the missile towards the target.

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The thermal imaging guidance system makes guiding the missile towards the target possible even in low-light conditions or during night operations.

The thermal imaging guidance system makes guiding the missile towards the target possible even in low-light conditions or during night operations. - Sputnik International
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The thermal imaging guidance system makes guiding the missile towards the target possible even in low-light conditions or during night operations.

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With an effective range of up to 5.5 kilometers, the 9M133 Kornet can be employed in various tactical scenarios. The missile system can be mounted on various platforms, including vehicles and tripods, providing flexibility and mobility to its operators.

With an effective range of up to 5.5 kilometers, the 9M133 Kornet can be employed in various tactical scenarios. The missile system can be mounted on various platforms, including vehicles and tripods, providing flexibility and mobility to its operators. - Sputnik International
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With an effective range of up to 5.5 kilometers, the 9M133 Kornet can be employed in various tactical scenarios. The missile system can be mounted on various platforms, including vehicles and tripods, providing flexibility and mobility to its operators.

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Once launched, the Kornet can be used in a "fire and forget" mode, allowing the operator to safely take cover while the missile autonomously tracks and engages the target.

Once launched, the Kornet can be used in a "fire and forget" mode, allowing the operator to safely take cover while the missile autonomously tracks and engages the target. - Sputnik International
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Once launched, the Kornet can be used in a "fire and forget" mode, allowing the operator to safely take cover while the missile autonomously tracks and engages the target.

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The 9M133 Kornet is an impressive and highly effective anti-tank weapon system of the Russian Armed Forces.

The 9M133 Kornet is an impressive and highly effective anti-tank weapon system of the Russian Armed Forces. - Sputnik International
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The 9M133 Kornet is an impressive and highly effective anti-tank weapon system of the Russian Armed Forces.

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A serviceman in Russia’s Battlegroup Tsentr perfects his skills in firing Kornet anti-tank missile system.

A serviceman in Russia’s Battlegroup Tsentr perfects his skills in firing Kornet anti-tank missile system. - Sputnik International
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A serviceman in Russia’s Battlegroup Tsentr perfects his skills in firing Kornet anti-tank missile system.

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