BGM-71 TOW vs M-47 Dragon
The BGM-71 TOW and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles. The BGM-71 TOW has a range of 4 km — 4.0x the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The BGM-71 TOW reaches 1,000 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The BGM-71 TOW carries a 3.9 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 45,068 kg for the BGM-71 TOW vs 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance, while the M-47 Dragon relies on SACLOS. The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in 700,000 units vs 250,000 for the M-47 Dragon. The BGM-71 TOW entered service 5 years before the M-47 Dragon (1970 vs 1975).
| 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 |
| American anti-tank missile, entered service in 1975, guided by semi-automatic command to line of sight. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank missile |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| Service year | 1975 |
| Number produced | 250,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,151 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.4 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.74 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the BGM-71 TOW or M-47 Dragon?
The BGM-71 TOW has a longer range at 4 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the BGM-71 TOW or M-47 Dragon?
The BGM-71 TOW is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the BGM-71 TOW or M-47 Dragon?
The BGM-71 TOW carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the BGM-71 TOW or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 45,068 kg.
Which is longer, the BGM-71 TOW or M-47 Dragon?
The BGM-71 TOW is longer at 1.55 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the BGM-71 TOW and M-47 Dragon use?
The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance while the M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the BGM-71 TOW or M-47 Dragon?
The BGM-71 TOW entered service first in 1970, 5 years before the M-47 Dragon which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BGM-71 TOW or M-47 Dragon?
The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in greater numbers with 700,000 units compared to 250,000 units of the M-47 Dragon.