9M115 METIS ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILE

It is designed for destroying visible moving and stationary armoured targets, as well as other targets on the ground. The missile in the 9K115 system is an effective weapon in all seasons, in any type of climatic and weather conditions, including the conditions of dry and wet tropical climate and mountain regions. It can be launched at dawn and in twilight, and during the night with artificial illumination of the area with the help of standard military illumination facilities. Two missiles in containers are placed in one bag. They are water-tight, with good floatability, and are good for river crossing. The missiles are launched from portable launching units. For guiding the missile, the task of the gunner is to keep the sight of the launching unit at the target.