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AT-7 Saxhorn

Country of Origin: Russia

The AT-7 Saxhorn is a short-range infantry anti-tank missile that is approximately the same size as the U.S. M47 Dragon and has the same mission as close-in infantry defense.

Also known as the Metis (Mongrel), the AT-7 is sealed at the factory as a "wooden" round. It is fired from its canister, which is mounted on a tripod firing post over a sighting system. The AT-7 uses semi-automatic command-to-line-of-sight (SACLOS) guidance, in which the operator follows the target through...

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