9M113 Konkurs vs BGM-71 TOW
The 9M113 Konkurs and the BGM-71 TOW are both Anti-Tank missiles. Range is 4 km for the 9M113 Konkurs vs 4 km for the BGM-71 TOW. The 9M113 Konkurs reaches 749 km/h vs 1,000 km/h for the BGM-71 TOW. The 9M113 Konkurs carries a 2.7 kg warhead vs 3.9 kg for the BGM-71 TOW. Launch weight is 12 kg for the 9M113 Konkurs vs 45,068 kg for the BGM-71 TOW. The 9M113 Konkurs uses Wire-guided SACLOS guidance, while the BGM-71 TOW relies on SACLOS. Unit cost is $0.013M for the 9M113 Konkurs vs $0.09364M for the BGM-71 TOW. The BGM-71 TOW entered service 4 years before the 9M113 Konkurs (1970 vs 1974).
| Russian anti-tank missile, entered service in 1974, uses wire-guided SACLOS. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Tula Machinery Design Bureau (Tula KBP) |
| Service year | 1974 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| American anti-tank missile, entering service in 1970, uses a 3.9 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank wire-guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| Service year | 1970 |
| Number produced | 700,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.1 million |
| Range | 4.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 749 km/h â—‰ |
| Weight | 12 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 2.7 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 1.30 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 155 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Wire-guided SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 4.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h â—‰ |
| Weight | 45,068 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 3.9 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 1.55 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 152 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9M113 Konkurs or BGM-71 TOW?
Both the 9M113 Konkurs and BGM-71 TOW have the same range of 4 km.
Which is faster, the 9M113 Konkurs or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the 9M113 Konkurs's 749 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M113 Konkurs or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the 9M113 Konkurs's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M113 Konkurs or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW is heavier at 45,068 kg compared to the 9M113 Konkurs's 12 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M113 Konkurs or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW is longer at 1.55 meters compared to the 9M113 Konkurs's 1.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M113 Konkurs and BGM-71 TOW use?
The 9M113 Konkurs uses Wire-guided SACLOS guidance while the BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M113 Konkurs or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW entered service first in 1970, 4 years before the 9M113 Konkurs which entered service in 1974.