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AGM-114 Hellfire vs M-47 Dragon

AGM-114 Hellfire vs M-47 Dragon at a glance β€” range 11 vs 1 km, speed 1,601 vs 360 km/h, warhead 8 vs 2 kg, launch weight 49 vs 15 kg.

Specifications
AGM-114 Hellfire M-47 Dragon
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Anti-Tank Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank guided missile Anti-tank missile
Manufacturer Hughes McDonnell Douglas
Service year 1984 1975
Number produced -- units 250,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million NA
Range 11.0 km 1.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 1.3 360 km/h
Weight 49 kg 15 kg
Warhead 8.0 kg 2.4 kg
Length 1.80 m 0.74 m
Diameter 180 mm 127 mm
Guidance Semi-active laser homing SACLOS
Warhead type Multi-function warhead High Explosive Anti Tank
Scale Comparison
AGM-114 HELLFIRE 1.80 m M-47 DRAGON 744 mm 1.75 m
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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 AGM-114 Hellfire is heavier at 49 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 15 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.