9K111 Fagot vs M-47 Dragon
The 9K111 Fagot and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9K111 Fagot has a range of 2 km — 2.5x the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The 9K111 Fagot reaches 670 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The 9K111 Fagot carries a 2 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 40 kg for the 9K111 Fagot vs 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The 9K111 Fagot uses SACLOS wire-guided guidance, while the M-47 Dragon relies on SACLOS. The 9K111 Fagot entered service 5 years before the M-47 Dragon (1970 vs 1975).
| Soviet anti-tank missile, entering service in 1970, uses SACLOS wire guidance over a 3 km range. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank wire-guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Tula Machinery Design Bureau (Tula KBP) |
| Service year | 1970 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 2.5 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 670 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 40 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 120 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS wire-guided |
| 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 9K111 Fagot or M-47 Dragon?
The 9K111 Fagot has a longer range at 2 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the 9K111 Fagot or M-47 Dragon?
The 9K111 Fagot is faster with a maximum speed of 670 km/h compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K111 Fagot or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the 9K111 Fagot's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K111 Fagot or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the 9K111 Fagot's 40 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K111 Fagot or M-47 Dragon?
The 9K111 Fagot is longer at 1.10 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K111 Fagot and M-47 Dragon use?
The 9K111 Fagot uses SACLOS wire-guided guidance while the M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K111 Fagot or M-47 Dragon?
The 9K111 Fagot entered service first in 1970, 5 years before the M-47 Dragon which entered service in 1975.