AGM-114 Hellfire vs BGM-71 TOW
Overview
The AGM-114 Hellfire and the BGM-71 TOW are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The AGM-114 Hellfire has a range of 11 km — 2.8x the BGM-71 TOW's 4 km. The AGM-114 Hellfire reaches 1,601 km/h vs 1,000 km/h for the BGM-71 TOW. The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a 8 kg warhead vs 3.9 kg for the BGM-71 TOW. Launch weight is 49 kg for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs 22 kg for the BGM-71 TOW. The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance, while the BGM-71 TOW relies on SACLOS.
Unit cost is $0.15M for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs $0.09364M for the BGM-71 TOW. The BGM-71 TOW entered service 14 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire (1970 vs 1984).
| American anti-tank guided missile, entered service in 1984, uses semi-active laser homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| Service year | 1984 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| American anti-tank missile, entering service in 1970, uses a 3.9 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank wire-guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| Service year | 1970 |
| Number produced | 700,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.1 million |
| Range | 11.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 49 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 180 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active laser homing |
| Warhead type | Multi-function warhead |
| Range | 4.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.55 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 152 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.