AGM-179 JAGM vs M-47 Dragon
The AGM-179 JAGM and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles. The AGM-179 JAGM has a range of 16 km — 16:1 the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The AGM-179 JAGM reaches 1,605 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The AGM-179 JAGM carries a 9 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 49 kg for the AGM-179 JAGM vs 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The AGM-179 JAGM uses Semi-active laser, millimeter-wave radar, and imaging infrared guidance, while the M-47 Dragon relies on SACLOS. The AGM-179 JAGM has been produced in 1,000 units vs 250,000 for the M-47 Dragon. The M-47 Dragon entered service 47 years before the AGM-179 JAGM (1975 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 |
| American anti-tank missile, entered service in 1975, guided by semi-automatic command to line of sight. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank missile |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| Service year | 1975 |
| Number produced | 250,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 1.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,151 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.4 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.74 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-179 JAGM or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-179 JAGM has a longer range at 16 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-179 JAGM or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-179 JAGM 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-179 JAGM or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-179 JAGM carries a larger warhead at 9 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-179 JAGM or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the AGM-179 JAGM's 49 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-179 JAGM or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-179 JAGM is longer at 1.78 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-179 JAGM and M-47 Dragon use?
The AGM-179 JAGM uses Semi-active laser, millimeter-wave radar, and imaging infrared guidance while the M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-179 JAGM or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon entered service first in 1975, 47 years before the AGM-179 JAGM which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-179 JAGM or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 250,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the AGM-179 JAGM.