AGM-179 JAGM vs Cobra / Mamba
The AGM-179 JAGM and the Cobra / Mamba are both Anti-Tank missiles. The AGM-179 JAGM has a range of 16 km — 8.0x the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km. The AGM-179 JAGM reaches 1,605 km/h vs 300 km/h for the Cobra / Mamba. The AGM-179 JAGM carries a 9 kg warhead vs 2.7 kg for the Cobra / Mamba. Launch weight is 49 kg for the AGM-179 JAGM vs 44,995 kg for the Cobra / Mamba. The AGM-179 JAGM uses Semi-active laser, millimeter-wave radar, and imaging infrared guidance, while the Cobra / Mamba relies on MCLOS. The AGM-179 JAGM has been produced in 1,000 units vs 170,000 for the Cobra / Mamba. The Cobra / Mamba entered service 50 years before the AGM-179 JAGM (1972 vs 2022).
| American anti-tank missile, entered service in 2022, guided by laser, radar, and infrared. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Air-to-surface missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | 2022 |
| Number produced | 1,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.3 million |
| Range | 16.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 49 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 9.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.78 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 178 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active laser, millimeter-wave radar, and imaging infrared |
| Warhead type | -- |
| Range | 2.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 44,995 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.7 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.96 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 100 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | MCLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-179 JAGM or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-179 JAGM has a longer range at 16 km compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-179 JAGM or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-179 JAGM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.3 compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-179 JAGM or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-179 JAGM carries a larger warhead at 9 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-179 JAGM or Cobra / Mamba?
The Cobra / Mamba is heavier at 44,995 kg compared to the AGM-179 JAGM's 49 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-179 JAGM or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-179 JAGM is longer at 1.78 meters compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 0.95 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-179 JAGM and Cobra / Mamba use?
The AGM-179 JAGM uses Semi-active laser, millimeter-wave radar, and imaging infrared guidance while the Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-179 JAGM or Cobra / Mamba?
The Cobra / Mamba entered service first in 1972, 50 years before the AGM-179 JAGM which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-179 JAGM or Cobra / Mamba?
The Cobra / Mamba has been produced in greater numbers with 170,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the AGM-179 JAGM.