BGM-71 TOW vs Folgore
The BGM-71 TOW and the Folgore are both Anti-Tank missiles. The BGM-71 TOW has a range of 4 km — 4.0x the Folgore's 1 km. The BGM-71 TOW reaches 1,000 km/h vs 1,800 km/h for the Folgore. The BGM-71 TOW carries a 3.9 kg warhead vs 3 kg for the Folgore. Launch weight is 45,068 kg for the BGM-71 TOW vs 17 kg for the Folgore. The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in 700,000 units vs 120,000 for the Folgore. Unit cost is $0.09364M for the BGM-71 TOW vs $0.002M for the Folgore. The BGM-71 TOW entered service 15 years before the Folgore (1970 vs 1985).
| 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 | 1.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 17 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 80 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the BGM-71 TOW or Folgore?
The BGM-71 TOW has a longer range at 4 km compared to the Folgore's 1 km.
Which is faster, the BGM-71 TOW or Folgore?
The Folgore is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.5 compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 1000 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the BGM-71 TOW or Folgore?
The BGM-71 TOW carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the Folgore's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the BGM-71 TOW or Folgore?
The BGM-71 TOW is heavier at 45,068 kg compared to the Folgore's 17 kg.
Which is longer, the BGM-71 TOW or Folgore?
The Folgore is longer at 1.85 meters compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 1.55 meters.
Which entered service first, the BGM-71 TOW or Folgore?
The BGM-71 TOW entered service first in 1970, 15 years before the Folgore which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BGM-71 TOW or Folgore?
The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in greater numbers with 700,000 units compared to 120,000 units of the Folgore.