AGM-114 Hellfire vs M-47 Dragon
The AGM-114 Hellfire and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles. The AGM-114 Hellfire has a range of 11 km — 11:1 the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The AGM-114 Hellfire reaches 1,601 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a 8 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 49 kg for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance, while the M-47 Dragon relies on SACLOS. The M-47 Dragon entered service 9 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire (1975 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, entered service in 1975, guided by semi-automatic command to line of sight. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank missile |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| Service year | 1975 |
| Number produced | 250,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 1.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,151 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.4 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.74 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 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 M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-114 Hellfire has a longer range at 11 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-114 Hellfire or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.3 compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-114 Hellfire or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-114 Hellfire or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the AGM-114 Hellfire's 49 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-114 Hellfire or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is longer at 1.80 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-114 Hellfire and M-47 Dragon use?
The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance while the M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-114 Hellfire or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon entered service first in 1975, 9 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire which entered service in 1984.