BGM-71 TOW vs M-136 AT4
Overview
The BGM-71 TOW and the M-136 AT4 are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The BGM-71 TOW has a range of 4 km — 13:1 the M-136 AT4's 0 km. The BGM-71 TOW reaches 1,000 km/h vs 1,000 km/h for the M-136 AT4. The BGM-71 TOW carries a 3.9 kg warhead vs 1.8 kg for the M-136 AT4. Launch weight is 22 kg for the BGM-71 TOW vs 7 kg for the M-136 AT4. The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance, while the M-136 AT4 relies on Unguided.
The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in 700,000 units vs 600,000 for the M-136 AT4. Unit cost is $0.09364M for the BGM-71 TOW vs $0.002857M for the M-136 AT4. The BGM-71 TOW entered service 17 years before the M-136 AT4 (1970 vs 1987).
| 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 |
| Swedish/American anti-tank rocket, with a 2 km range, entered service in 1987. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket |
| Manufacturer | Alliant Techsystems / FFV Ordnance |
| Service year | 1987 |
| Number produced | 600,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| Range | 4.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.55 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 152 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 0.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 7 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1.8 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.46 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 84 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the BGM-71 TOW or M-136 AT4?
The BGM-71 TOW has a longer range at 4 km compared to the M-136 AT4's 0 km.
Which is faster, the BGM-71 TOW or M-136 AT4?
Both the BGM-71 TOW and M-136 AT4 have the same maximum speed of 1000 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the BGM-71 TOW or M-136 AT4?
The BGM-71 TOW carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the M-136 AT4's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the BGM-71 TOW or M-136 AT4?
The BGM-71 TOW is heavier at 22 kg compared to the M-136 AT4's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the BGM-71 TOW or M-136 AT4?
The BGM-71 TOW is longer at 1.55 meters compared to the M-136 AT4's 0.46 meters.
What guidance systems do the BGM-71 TOW and M-136 AT4 use?
The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance while the M-136 AT4 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the BGM-71 TOW or M-136 AT4?
The BGM-71 TOW entered service first in 1970, 17 years before the M-136 AT4 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BGM-71 TOW or M-136 AT4?
The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in greater numbers with 700,000 units compared to 600,000 units of the M-136 AT4.