AGM-114 Hellfire vs SS.11

The AGM-114 Hellfire and the SS.11 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The AGM-114 Hellfire has a range of 11 km — 3.7x the SS.11's 3 km. The AGM-114 Hellfire reaches 1,601 km/h vs 684 km/h for the SS.11. The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a 8 kg warhead vs 7 kg for the SS.11. Launch weight is 49 kg for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs 45,198 kg for the SS.11. The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance, while the SS.11 relies on SACLOS. Unit cost is $0.15M for the AGM-114 Hellfire vs $0.0019M for the SS.11. The SS.11 entered service 28 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire (1956 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
French anti-tank missile, entered service in 1956, uses SACLOS guidance to reach its 3 km range.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
Service year 1956
Number produced 180,000 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 3.0 km
Maximum speed 684 km/h
Weight 45,198 kg
Warhead 7.0 kg
Length 1.20 m
Diameter 164 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 SS.11?
The AGM-114 Hellfire has a longer range at 11 km compared to the SS.11's 3 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-114 Hellfire or SS.11?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.3 compared to the SS.11's 684 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-114 Hellfire or SS.11?
The AGM-114 Hellfire carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the SS.11's 7 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-114 Hellfire or SS.11?
The SS.11 is heavier at 45,198 kg compared to the AGM-114 Hellfire's 49 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-114 Hellfire or SS.11?
The AGM-114 Hellfire is longer at 1.80 meters compared to the SS.11's 1.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-114 Hellfire and SS.11 use?
The AGM-114 Hellfire uses Semi-active laser homing guidance while the SS.11 uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-114 Hellfire or SS.11?
The SS.11 entered service first in 1956, 28 years before the AGM-114 Hellfire which entered service in 1984.