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| image              = 9K115 Metys.jpg
| caption            = 9K115 Metis being operated by a Polish soldier
| origin             = Soviet Union
| type               = [[Anti-tank missile]]
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The '''9K115 Metis''' ([[NATO reporting name]] '''AT-7 Saxhorn''') is a man-portable, tube launched, [[Semi-automatic command to line of sight|SACLOS]] wire-guided [[anti-tank guided missile]] of the [[Soviet Union]]. It is considered the Soviet counterpart to the American [[M47 Dragon]] ATGM.<ref name="1996b" />

The relatively small 9K115 missile was generally underpowered compared to contemporary armored threats, and consequently it was little-exported and little used in combat.

==Development==
The missile was developed by the [[KBP Instrument Design Bureau|Tula KBP]]. It is very similar to the [[9K111 Fagot]] in external appearance (having three main fins); however, the missile is much lighter—primarily because of the reduced fuel load, which reduces the maximum range to {{convert|1000|m|ft}}.

During the 1980s, an upgraded version of the missile was developed—the ''Metis-M'' 9M131 (sometimes labelled ''Metis-2''). Fired from the same launcher, the new missile is much larger and heavier, with an increased range and a larger warhead. The NATO designation for this missile is AT-13 Saxhorn-2.
{{Main|9K115-2 Metis-M}}

==History==
The missile was introduced into the [[Soviet Army]] in 1979 to supplement the [[9K111 Fagot]] at company level. The system is lighter than the Fagot system, due to a less complicated tripod launcher and a lighter missile.

In Russian service, the Metis is deployed with [[Motorized infantry|motor rifle]] companies, with three launchers per company. The missile is operated by a two-man team; the gunner carries the 9P151 launching post and one missile, his assistant carries an additional three missiles. The AT-7 can be operated by one man if needed.<ref name="1996b">{{cite web|url=https://www.survivalschool.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Antiarmor-Weapons-Subcourse-IN0546.pdf|title=Antiarmour weapons: Subcourse Number IN0546: Edition B|publisher=United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia|date=April 1996 |access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref>

The export prices of the missile and firing post in 1992 were:
* '''9M131''' Missile $13,500
* '''9P151''' Firing post $70,000

==Models==
* '''9K115''' (NATO: AT-7 ''Saxhorn'') – Entered service in 1979.
* '''[[9K115-2 Metis-M]]''' (NATO: AT-13 ''Saxhorn-2'')

==Description==
The missile is fired from the 9P151 launching post, which has a simple tripod for support. It can also be fired from the shoulder, but this apparently requires more skill on the part of the operator. The launching post weighs {{convert|10.2|kg|lb}}. The missile is launched from the tube by a booster rather than the gas generator used on the [[9K111 Fagot]] system, despite both missiles being designed by the same design bureau. The 9S816 guidance system is powered by a thermal battery attached to the launch tube shortly before launch and the missile itself is remotely powered along the guidance wires.

The missile can be launched from an enclosed space, such as a building or cave, but requires at least {{convert|6|m|ft}} behind the launcher, and a total internal volume of at least {{convert|100|m3|ft3}}. The missile has a short minimum range of {{convert|40|m|ft}} and can engage targets moving at up to {{convert|60|km/h|mph}}.

The missile's warhead is a single [[High-explosive anti-tank warhead|HEAT]] [[shaped charge]] that can penetrate 460&nbsp;mm of armor.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20161223181313/http://www.military-today.com/missiles/metis.htm Metis]}} – Military-Today.com</ref>
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==Operators==
[[File:9K115 operators.png|thumb|upright=1.35|Operators {{legend|#0a57c0|Current}}{{legend|#dc0023|Former}}]]
[[File:POLK 9K115 Metis.jpg|thumb|right|[[Croatian Army|Croatian]] 9K115 Metis]]

===Current operators===<!--READ FIRST: The operators list is a list of countries, armed forces, or other groups using the weapon. An individual user does not qualify for inclusion in the list. This section is for cited entries only. Please do not add entries into this list without a citation from a reliable source. All entries without a citation will be removed. Thank you.-->
* {{flag|Azerbaijan}}<ref name="2018b" />
* {{flag|Bangladesh}}<ref name="2018b" /> ([[9K115-2 Metis-M|Metis-M1]])
* {{flag|Belarus}}<ref name="2018b" />
* {{BIH}}<ref name="2018b">{{cite journal |author=International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) |author-link=International Institute for Strategic Studies |title=The Military Balance 2018 |journal=The Military Balance |volume=118 |publisher=Routledge |date=14 February 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
* {{flag|Croatia}}<ref name="2018b" />
*{{flagicon image|InfoboxHez.PNG}} [[Hezbollah]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-finds-large-troves-of-russian-arms-in-hezbollahs-hands-eeed9445?mod=world_lead_pos1|title=Israel Finds Large Troves of Russian Arms in Hezbollah's Hands|date=19 November 2024|access-date=19 November 2024}}</ref>
* {{flag|Kazakhstan}}<ref name="2018b" />
* {{LBY}}<ref name="IISS2023">{{cite book |last1=International Institute for Strategic Studies |title=The Military Balance 2023 |date=15 February 2023 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1032508955 |edition=1st |author1-link=International Institute for Strategic Studies }}</ref>{{rp|340}}
* {{flag|Malaysia}}<ref name="2018b" />
* {{flag|North Korea}}<ref name="2018b" />
* {{flag|Russia}}<ref name="2018b" />
* {{flag|Turkmenistan}}<ref name="2018b" />
* {{flag|Ukraine}} 
** {{flag|Luhansk People's Republic}}<ref name="2018b" />
* {{flag|South Sudan}}<ref name="2018b" />
* {{flag|Syria}}<ref name="2018b" />
* {{flag|Yemen}} ([[Houthis]])<ref name="2018b" />

===Former operators===<!--READ FIRST: The operators list is a list of countries, armed forces, or other groups using the weapon. An individual user does not qualify for inclusion in the list. This section is for cited entries only. Please do not add entries into this list without a citation from a reliable source. All entries without a citation will be removed. Thank you.-->

* {{BUL}}<ref name="armstrade.sipri.org">{{cite web|url=http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php|title=Trade Register|publisher=Stockholm International Peace Research Institute|access-date=2018-08-02|archive-date=2019-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422051706/http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* {{flag|Chechen Republic of Ichkeria}} − 51 in 1992.{{sfn|German|2003|page=58}}
* {{flag|East Germany}}<ref name="armstrade.sipri.org" />

==References==
{{Reflist}}

*{{cite book |last1=German |first1=Tracey C. |title=Russia's Chechen War |date=2003 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-134-43250-9 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4VaBAgAAQBAJ |language=en}}
* Hull, A.W., Markov, D.R., Zaloga, S.J. (1999). ''Soviet/Russian Armor and Artillery Design Practices 1945 to Present''. Darlington Productions. {{ISBN|1-892848-01-5}}.

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/at-7.htm AT-7 & AT-13 at FAS.org]

{{Russian and Soviet missiles|ATM}}

[[Category:Anti-tank guided missiles of the Cold War]]
[[Category:Anti-tank guided missiles of the Soviet Union]]
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[[Category:Military equipment introduced in the 1970s]]