AGM-114 Hellfire vs Carl Gustav M3
The AGM-114 Hellfire and the Carl Gustav M3 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The AGM-114 Hellfire has a range of 11 km — 16:1 the Carl Gustav M3's 0 km. The AGM-114 Hellfire reaches 1,601 km/h vs 1,210 km/h for the Carl Gustav M3. The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a 8 kg warhead vs 4 kg for the Carl Gustav M3. Launch weight is 49 kg for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs 8 kg for the Carl Gustav M3. The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance, while the Carl Gustav M3 relies on Laser guided. Unit cost is $0.15M for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs $0.02M for the Carl Gustav M3. The Carl Gustav M3 entered service 36 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire (1948 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 |
| 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 | 0.7 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 8 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 4.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.13 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 84 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Laser guided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Carl Gustav M3?
The AGM-114 Hellfire has a longer range at 11 km compared to the Carl Gustav M3's 0 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Carl Gustav M3?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.3 compared to the Carl Gustav M3's Mach 1.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Carl Gustav M3?
The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the Carl Gustav M3's 4 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Carl Gustav M3?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is heavier at 49 kg compared to the Carl Gustav M3's 8 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Carl Gustav M3?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is longer at 1.80 meters compared to the Carl Gustav M3's 1.13 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-114 Hellfire and Carl Gustav M3 use?
The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance while the Carl Gustav M3 uses Laser guided guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Carl Gustav M3?
The Carl Gustav M3 entered service first in 1948, 36 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire which entered service in 1984.