AGM-114 Hellfire vs Spike
Overview
The AGM-114 Hellfire and the Spike are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The Spike has a range of 25 km — 2.3x the AGM-114 Hellfire's 11 km. The AGM-114 Hellfire reaches 1,601 km/h vs 550 km/h for the Spike. Launch weight is 49 kg for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs 14 kg for the Spike. The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance, while the Spike relies on IIR homing, CCD, RF data-link.
Unit cost is $0.15M for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs $0.25M for the Spike. The Spike entered service 3 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire (1981 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 | 25.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 550 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 14 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 1.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 130 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | IIR homing, CCD, RF data-link |
| Warhead type | Tandem High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Spike?
The Spike has a longer range at 25 km compared to the AGM-114 Hellfire's 11 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Spike?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.3 compared to the Spike's 550 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Spike?
The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the Spike's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Spike?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is heavier at 49 kg compared to the Spike's 14 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Spike?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is longer at 1.80 meters compared to the Spike's 1.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-114 Hellfire and Spike use?
The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance while the Spike uses IIR homing, CCD, RF data-link guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-114 Hellfire or Spike?
The Spike entered service first in 1981, 3 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire which entered service in 1984.