9M133 Kornet vs M-47 Dragon
The 9M133 Kornet and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9M133 Kornet has a range of 10 km — 10:1 the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The 9M133 Kornet reaches 1,152 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The 9M133 Kornet carries a 5 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 27 kg for the 9M133 Kornet vs 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The 9M133 Kornet uses SACLOS laser beam riding guidance, while the M-47 Dragon relies on SACLOS. The 9M133 Kornet has been produced in 35,000 units vs 250,000 for the M-47 Dragon. The M-47 Dragon entered service 23 years before the 9M133 Kornet (1975 vs 1998).
| Russian ATGM, entered service in 1998, uses SACLOS laser beam riding guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Manufacturer | KPB Instrument Design Bureau |
| Service year | 1998 |
| Number produced | 35,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 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 | 10.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 27 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 5.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 152 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS laser beam riding |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| 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 9M133 Kornet or M-47 Dragon?
The 9M133 Kornet has a longer range at 10 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the 9M133 Kornet or M-47 Dragon?
The 9M133 Kornet 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 9M133 Kornet or M-47 Dragon?
The 9M133 Kornet carries a larger warhead at 5 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M133 Kornet or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the 9M133 Kornet's 27 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M133 Kornet or M-47 Dragon?
The 9M133 Kornet is longer at 1.20 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M133 Kornet and M-47 Dragon use?
The 9M133 Kornet uses SACLOS laser beam riding guidance while the M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M133 Kornet or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon entered service first in 1975, 23 years before the 9M133 Kornet which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 9M133 Kornet or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 250,000 units compared to 35,000 units of the 9M133 Kornet.