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AGM-114 Hellfire vs Cobra / Mamba

AGM-114 Hellfire vs Cobra / Mamba at a glance β€” range 11 vs 2 km, speed 1,601 vs 300 km/h, warhead 8 vs 2 kg, launch weight 49 vs 10 kg.

Specifications
AGM-114 Hellfire Cobra / Mamba
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Anti-Tank Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank guided missile Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer Hughes MBB
Service year 1984 1972
Number produced -- units 170,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million NA
Range 11.0 km 2.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 1.3 300 km/h
Weight 49 kg 10 kg
Warhead 8.0 kg 2.7 kg
Length 1.80 m 0.96 m
Diameter 180 mm 100 mm
Guidance Semi-active laser homing MCLOS
Warhead type Multi-function warhead High Explosive Anti Tank
Scale Comparison
AGM-114 HELLFIRE 1.80 m COBRA / MAMBA 955 mm 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-114 Hellfire has a longer range at 11 km compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.3 compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is heavier at 49 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 10 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is longer at 1.80 meters compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 0.95 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-114 Hellfire and Cobra / Mamba use?
The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance while the Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Cobra / Mamba?
The Cobra / Mamba entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire which entered service in 1984.