9K115 Metis vs M-47 Dragon
Overview
The 9K115 Metis and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles.
Range is 1 km for the 9K115 Metis vs 1 km for the M-47 Dragon. The 9K115 Metis reaches 803 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The 9K115 Metis carries a 2.5 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 6 kg for the 9K115 Metis vs 15 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The 9K115 Metis uses Wire-guided SACLOS guidance, while the M-47 Dragon relies on SACLOS.
The M-47 Dragon entered service 4 years before the 9K115 Metis (1975 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, 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 | 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 | 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 9K115 Metis or M-47 Dragon?
Both the 9K115 Metis and M-47 Dragon have the same range of 1 km.
Which is faster, the 9K115 Metis or M-47 Dragon?
The 9K115 Metis is faster with a maximum speed of 803 km/h compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9K115 Metis or M-47 Dragon?
The 9K115 Metis carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9K115 Metis or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 15 kg compared to the 9K115 Metis's 6 kg.
Which is longer, the 9K115 Metis or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is longer at 0.74 meters compared to the 9K115 Metis's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9K115 Metis and M-47 Dragon use?
The 9K115 Metis uses Wire-guided SACLOS guidance while the M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9K115 Metis or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon entered service first in 1975, 4 years before the 9K115 Metis which entered service in 1979.