The Russian KBM design bureau has shown its Khrizantema anti-tank guided missile for the first time. Guidance is by either a radar or by laser. The system is claimed to be capable of two target engagement, using both the autonomous radar channel and the semi-autonomous laser-guidance channel. It can also be used against helicopter targets. The missile was shown in a dual-mount configuration fitted to a BMP-3 armoured fighting vehicle. According to KBM, the missile is now undergoing final state acceptance trials, with series production scheduled to begin in 1998. A maximum range of 6km (3nm) has been quoted.
Source: Flight International