AGM-65 Maverick vs M-47 Dragon
Overview
The AGM-65 Maverick and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The AGM-65 Maverick has a range of 22 km — 22:1 the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The AGM-65 Maverick reaches 1,150 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The AGM-65 Maverick carries a 140 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 208 kg for the AGM-65 Maverick vs 15 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The AGM-65 Maverick uses Electro-optical television guidance, while the M-47 Dragon relies on SACLOS.
The AGM-65 Maverick has been produced in 70,000 units vs 250,000 for the M-47 Dragon. The AGM-65 Maverick entered service 3 years before the M-47 Dragon (1972 vs 1975).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 1.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 15 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-65 Maverick or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-65 Maverick has a longer range at 22 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-65 Maverick or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-65 Maverick is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-65 Maverick or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-65 Maverick carries a larger warhead at 140 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-65 Maverick or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-65 Maverick is heavier at 208 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 15 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-65 Maverick or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-65 Maverick is longer at 1.71 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-65 Maverick and M-47 Dragon use?
The AGM-65 Maverick uses Electro-optical television guidance while the M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-65 Maverick or M-47 Dragon?
The AGM-65 Maverick entered service first in 1972, 3 years before the M-47 Dragon which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-65 Maverick or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 250,000 units compared to 70,000 units of the AGM-65 Maverick.