9K115 Metis vs BGM-71 TOW
Overview
The 9K115 Metis and the BGM-71 TOW are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The BGM-71 TOW has a range of 4 km — 4.0x the 9K115 Metis's 1 km. The 9K115 Metis reaches 803 km/h vs 1,000 km/h for the BGM-71 TOW. The 9K115 Metis carries a 2.5 kg warhead vs 3.9 kg for the BGM-71 TOW. Launch weight is 6 kg for the 9K115 Metis vs 22 kg for the BGM-71 TOW. The 9K115 Metis uses Wire-guided SACLOS guidance, while the BGM-71 TOW relies on SACLOS.
Unit cost is $0.0135M for the 9K115 Metis vs $0.09364M for the BGM-71 TOW. The BGM-71 TOW entered service 9 years before the 9K115 Metis (1970 vs 1979).
| Russian anti-tank missile, entered service in 1979, uses wire-guided SACLOS for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank wire-guided missile |
| Manufacturer | KBP Instrument Design Bureau |
| Service year | 1979 |
| 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 | 1.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 803 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.5 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.74 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 94 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Wire-guided SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 4.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.55 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 152 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 9K115 Metis or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW has a longer range at 4 km compared to the 9K115 Metis's 1 km.
Which is faster, the 9K115 Metis or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the 9K115 Metis's 803 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K115 Metis or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the 9K115 Metis's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K115 Metis or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW is heavier at 22 kg compared to the 9K115 Metis's 6 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K115 Metis or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW is longer at 1.55 meters compared to the 9K115 Metis's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K115 Metis and BGM-71 TOW use?
The 9K115 Metis uses Wire-guided SACLOS guidance while the BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K115 Metis or BGM-71 TOW?
The BGM-71 TOW entered service first in 1970, 9 years before the 9K115 Metis which entered service in 1979.