Russia ready to send the first batch of Kornet-EM antitank guided missile systems to Algeria

Russian JSC “KBP named after Academician A.Shipunov” company  is ready to send the first batch of Kornet-EM antitank guided missile system to Algeria.

The first Kornet-EM antitank guided missile systems were spotted at JSC “KBP named after Academician A.Shipunov” in Tula. The new missile systems based on the VPK-233136 “Tiger-M” multipurpose, all-terrain infantry mobility vehicle.

The Kornet-EM is a multi-purpose anti-tank guided missile system designed and manufactured by KBP Instrument Design Bureau. The long-range missile system was unveiled at the Moscow Airshow (MAKS) in August 2011. The system was also demonstrated at the Russian Arms Expo (RAE) in September 2013.

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The missile system is designed to destroy advanced and modern tanks fitted with explosive reactive armour, light-armoured vehicles, and fortifications. It can also engage surface-level marine and low-speed aerial targets at ranges between 150m and 10,000m.

According to the contract, Algeria should get the first «Kornet-EM» installation multi-purpose anti tank guided missile system in 2016.

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