AGM-179 JAGM vs Milan
The AGM-179 JAGM and the Milan are both Anti-Tank missiles. The AGM-179 JAGM has a range of 16 km — 8.0x the Milan's 2 km. The AGM-179 JAGM reaches 1,605 km/h vs 720 km/h for the Milan. The AGM-179 JAGM carries a 9 kg warhead vs 2.9 kg for the Milan. Launch weight is 49 kg for the AGM-179 JAGM vs 45,083 kg for the Milan. The AGM-179 JAGM uses Semi-active laser, millimeter-wave radar, and imaging infrared guidance, while the Milan relies on SACLOS wire. The AGM-179 JAGM has been produced in 1,000 units vs 350,000 for the Milan. Unit cost is $0.319M for the AGM-179 JAGM vs $0.01M for the Milan. The Milan 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 | 720 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,083 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.77 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 90 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS wire |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-179 JAGM or Milan?
The AGM-179 JAGM has a longer range at 16 km compared to the Milan's 2 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-179 JAGM or Milan?
The AGM-179 JAGM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.3 compared to the Milan's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-179 JAGM or Milan?
The AGM-179 JAGM carries a larger warhead at 9 kg compared to the Milan's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-179 JAGM or Milan?
The Milan is heavier at 45,083 kg compared to the AGM-179 JAGM's 49 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-179 JAGM or Milan?
The AGM-179 JAGM is longer at 1.78 meters compared to the Milan's 0.77 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-179 JAGM and Milan use?
The AGM-179 JAGM uses Semi-active laser, millimeter-wave radar, and imaging infrared guidance while the Milan uses SACLOS wire guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-179 JAGM or Milan?
The Milan 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 Milan?
The Milan has been produced in greater numbers with 350,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the AGM-179 JAGM.