Because of its weight, the 9P135M launcher is categorized as portable (21-40 kg) rather than man portable. For dismounted carry load is divided among three packs. Due to the greater weight, AT-5/-5B fits into the "heavy" class (40+ kg), and should only be carried short distances from vehicles (<500 meters). For crews using both ATGM classes and operating near vehicles, combat load is 8 (4 stowed in the vehicle). Filters can be mounted in front of reticles.

Techinal specifications:

• Overall Length in firing position at-4/5 tube: 1.1/1.3mm
• Diameter: 120mm
• crew: 3
• launchmethod: tube
• susceptibletocountermeasures: eo jammers
• susceptibletocountermeasures: Smoke
• susceptibletocountermeasures: counterfire
• counter-countermeasures: eo jamming alarm
• launch rate: 40576m
• Weight of Weapon: 22.5kg