9M120 Ataka vs M-47 Dragon
The 9M120 Ataka and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles. The 9M120 Ataka has a range of 6 km — 6.0x the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The 9M120 Ataka reaches 1,980 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The 9M120 Ataka carries a 8 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 49 kg for the 9M120 Ataka vs 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The 9M120 Ataka uses Radio command link SACLOS guidance, while the M-47 Dragon relies on SACLOS. The M-47 Dragon entered service 10 years before the 9M120 Ataka (1975 vs 1985).
| Russian anti-tank missile, entered service in 1985, uses radio command link SACLOS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Degtyarev plant |
| Service year | 1985 |
| 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 | 6.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 49 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.83 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 130 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio command link SACLOS |
| 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 9M120 Ataka or M-47 Dragon?
The 9M120 Ataka has a longer range at 6 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the 9M120 Ataka or M-47 Dragon?
The 9M120 Ataka is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.6 compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the 9M120 Ataka or M-47 Dragon?
The 9M120 Ataka carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the 9M120 Ataka or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the 9M120 Ataka's 49 kg.
Which is longer, the 9M120 Ataka or M-47 Dragon?
The 9M120 Ataka is longer at 1.83 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the 9M120 Ataka and M-47 Dragon use?
The 9M120 Ataka uses Radio command link SACLOS guidance while the M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the 9M120 Ataka or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon entered service first in 1975, 10 years before the 9M120 Ataka which entered service in 1985.