BGM-71 TOW vs HJ-12
The BGM-71 TOW and the HJ-12 are both Anti-Tank missiles. Range is 4 km for the BGM-71 TOW vs 4 km for the HJ-12. The BGM-71 TOW reaches 1,000 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the HJ-12. Launch weight is 45,068 kg for the BGM-71 TOW vs 17 kg for the HJ-12. The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance, while the HJ-12 relies on Infrared homing, TV imaging. Unit cost is $0.09364M for the BGM-71 TOW vs $0.007M for the HJ-12. The BGM-71 TOW entered service 50 years before the HJ-12 (1970 vs 2020).
| 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 | 4.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 17 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 0.98 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 135 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing, TV imaging |
| Warhead type | Tandem shaped charge HEAT |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the BGM-71 TOW or HJ-12?
Both the BGM-71 TOW and HJ-12 have the same range of 4 km.
Which is faster, the BGM-71 TOW or HJ-12?
The HJ-12 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 1000 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the BGM-71 TOW or HJ-12?
The BGM-71 TOW carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the HJ-12's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the BGM-71 TOW or HJ-12?
The BGM-71 TOW is heavier at 45,068 kg compared to the HJ-12's 17 kg.
Which is longer, the BGM-71 TOW or HJ-12?
The BGM-71 TOW is longer at 1.55 meters compared to the HJ-12's 0.98 meters.
What guidance systems do the BGM-71 TOW and HJ-12 use?
The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance while the HJ-12 uses Infrared homing, TV imaging guidance.
Which entered service first, the BGM-71 TOW or HJ-12?
The BGM-71 TOW entered service first in 1970, 50 years before the HJ-12 which entered service in 2020.