BGM-71 TOW vs HOT
The BGM-71 TOW and the HOT are both Anti-Tank missiles. Range is 4 km for the BGM-71 TOW vs 4 km for the HOT. The BGM-71 TOW reaches 1,000 km/h vs 864 km/h for the HOT. The BGM-71 TOW carries a 3.9 kg warhead vs 6 kg for the HOT. Launch weight is 45,068 kg for the BGM-71 TOW vs 24 kg for the HOT. The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance, while the HOT relies on SACLOS. The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in 700,000 units vs 70,350 for the HOT. The BGM-71 TOW entered service 7 years before the HOT (1970 vs 1977).
| 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 | 4.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 864 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 24 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 6.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 150 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | Tandem-charge HEAT |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the BGM-71 TOW or HOT?
The HOT has a longer range at 4 km compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 4 km.
Which is faster, the BGM-71 TOW or HOT?
The BGM-71 TOW is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the HOT's 864 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the BGM-71 TOW or HOT?
The HOT carries a larger warhead at 6 kg compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the BGM-71 TOW or HOT?
The BGM-71 TOW is heavier at 45,068 kg compared to the HOT's 24 kg.
Which is longer, the BGM-71 TOW or HOT?
The BGM-71 TOW is longer at 1.55 meters compared to the HOT's 1.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the BGM-71 TOW and HOT use?
The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance while the HOT uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the BGM-71 TOW or HOT?
The BGM-71 TOW entered service first in 1970, 7 years before the HOT which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BGM-71 TOW or HOT?
The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in greater numbers with 700,000 units compared to 70,350 units of the HOT.