AGM-114 Hellfire vs BGM-71 TOW
AGM-114 Hellfire vs BGM-71 TOW at a glance — range 11 vs 4 km, speed 1,601 vs 1,000 km/h, warhead 8 vs 3 kg, launch weight 49 vs 22 kg.
Specifications
|
AGM-114 Hellfire |
BGM-71 TOW |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Anti-Tank |
Anti-Tank |
| Type |
Anti-tank guided missile |
Anti-tank wire-guided missile |
| Manufacturer |
Hughes |
Hughes |
| Service year |
1984 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
-- units |
700,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.2 million |
$0.1 million |
| Range |
11.0 km |
4.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 1.3 |
1000 km/h |
| Weight |
49 kg |
22 kg |
| Warhead |
8.0 kg |
3.9 kg |
| Length |
1.80 m |
1.55 m |
| Diameter |
180 mm |
152 mm |
| Guidance |
Semi-active laser homing |
SACLOS |
| Warhead type |
Multi-function warhead |
High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Which has longer range, the AGM-114 Hellfire or BGM-71 TOW?
The AGM-114 Hellfire has a longer range at 11 km compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 4 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-114 Hellfire or BGM-71 TOW?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.3 compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 1000 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-114 Hellfire or BGM-71 TOW?
The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-114 Hellfire or BGM-71 TOW?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is heavier at 49 kg compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 22 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-114 Hellfire or BGM-71 TOW?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is longer at 1.80 meters compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 1.55 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-114 Hellfire and BGM-71 TOW use?
The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance while the BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-114 Hellfire or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW entered service first in 1970, 14 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire which entered service in 1984.