AGM-114 Hellfire vs RPG-7

The AGM-114 Hellfire and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The AGM-114 Hellfire has a range of 11 km — 37:1 the RPG-7's 0 km. The AGM-114 Hellfire reaches 1,601 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a 8 kg warhead vs 2.2 kg for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 49 kg for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided. Unit cost is $0.15M for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs $0.00035M for the RPG-7. The RPG-7 entered service 23 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire (1961 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
Soviet anti-tank rocket, entered service in 1961, uses a 2.2 kg warhead.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank rocket
Manufacturer Bazalt
Service year 1961
Number produced 9,000,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 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 0.3 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 7 kg
Warhead 2.2 kg
Length 0.99 m
Diameter 40 mm
Guidance Unguided
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AGM-114 Hellfire or RPG-7?
The AGM-114 Hellfire has a longer range at 11 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-114 Hellfire or RPG-7?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.3 compared to the RPG-7's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-114 Hellfire or RPG-7?
The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the RPG-7's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-114 Hellfire or RPG-7?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is heavier at 49 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-114 Hellfire or RPG-7?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is longer at 1.80 meters compared to the RPG-7's 0.99 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-114 Hellfire and RPG-7 use?
The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-114 Hellfire or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire which entered service in 1984.