The 9M14M launcher is classed by weight as portable (21-40 kg), rather than man portable (<21 kg). The launcher is also a missile carry case. The guidance panel can be located up to 15 meters from the launcher, and can control up to four launchers.

If target is <1,000 meters from launcher, the operator can joystick the missile to target without using optics. 

Techinal specifications:

• Overall Length with at-3/a/b/c: 0.86mm
• Overall Length with malyutka-2: 1.02mm
• Diameter: 125mm
• Elevation fixed for launchermils
• launch rate: 2m
• emplacement time polk set: 1.7m
• Weight of Weapon launcher + guidance: 30.5kg