BGM-71 TOW vs Cobra / Mamba
The BGM-71 TOW and the Cobra / Mamba are both Anti-Tank missiles. The BGM-71 TOW has a range of 4 km — 2.0x the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km. The BGM-71 TOW reaches 1,000 km/h vs 300 km/h for the Cobra / Mamba. The BGM-71 TOW carries a 3.9 kg warhead vs 2.7 kg for the Cobra / Mamba. Launch weight is 45,068 kg for the BGM-71 TOW vs 44,995 kg for the Cobra / Mamba. The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance, while the Cobra / Mamba relies on MCLOS. The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in 700,000 units vs 170,000 for the Cobra / Mamba. The BGM-71 TOW entered service 2 years before the Cobra / Mamba (1970 vs 1972).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,068 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.55 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 152 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 2.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 44,995 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.7 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.96 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 100 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | MCLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the BGM-71 TOW or Cobra / Mamba?
The BGM-71 TOW has a longer range at 4 km compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km.
Which is faster, the BGM-71 TOW or Cobra / Mamba?
The BGM-71 TOW is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the BGM-71 TOW or Cobra / Mamba?
The BGM-71 TOW carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the BGM-71 TOW or Cobra / Mamba?
The BGM-71 TOW is heavier at 45,068 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 44,995 kg.
Which is longer, the BGM-71 TOW or Cobra / Mamba?
The BGM-71 TOW is longer at 1.55 meters compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 0.95 meters.
What guidance systems do the BGM-71 TOW and Cobra / Mamba use?
The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance while the Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the BGM-71 TOW or Cobra / Mamba?
The BGM-71 TOW entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the Cobra / Mamba which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BGM-71 TOW or Cobra / Mamba?
The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in greater numbers with 700,000 units compared to 170,000 units of the Cobra / Mamba.