AGM-65 Maverick vs Cobra / Mamba
Overview
The AGM-65 Maverick and the Cobra / Mamba are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The AGM-65 Maverick has a range of 22 km — 11:1 the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km. The AGM-65 Maverick reaches 1,150 km/h vs 300 km/h for the Cobra / Mamba. The AGM-65 Maverick carries a 140 kg warhead vs 2.7 kg for the Cobra / Mamba. Launch weight is 208 kg for the AGM-65 Maverick vs 10 kg for the Cobra / Mamba. The AGM-65 Maverick uses Electro-optical television guidance, while the Cobra / Mamba relies on MCLOS.
The AGM-65 Maverick has been produced in 70,000 units vs 170,000 for the Cobra / Mamba.
| American anti-tank missile, entering service in 1972, uses electro-optical television guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | 70,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.1 million |
| Range | 22.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 208 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 140.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.71 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 304 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Electro-optical television |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 2.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 10 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-65 Maverick or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-65 Maverick has a longer range at 22 km compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-65 Maverick or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-65 Maverick is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-65 Maverick or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-65 Maverick carries a larger warhead at 140 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-65 Maverick or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-65 Maverick is heavier at 208 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 10 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-65 Maverick or Cobra / Mamba?
The AGM-65 Maverick is longer at 1.71 meters compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 0.95 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-65 Maverick and Cobra / Mamba use?
The AGM-65 Maverick uses Electro-optical television guidance while the Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-65 Maverick or Cobra / Mamba?
Both the AGM-65 Maverick and Cobra / Mamba entered service in the same year: 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-65 Maverick or Cobra / Mamba?
The Cobra / Mamba has been produced in greater numbers with 170,000 units compared to 70,000 units of the AGM-65 Maverick.