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BGM-71 TOW vs M-47 Dragon

BGM-71 TOW vs M-47 Dragon at a glance β€” range 4 vs 1 km, speed 1,000 vs 360 km/h, warhead 3 vs 2 kg, launch weight 22 vs 15 kg.

Specifications
BGM-71 TOW M-47 Dragon
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Anti-Tank Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile Anti-tank missile
Manufacturer Hughes McDonnell Douglas
Service year 1970 1975
Number produced 700,000 units 250,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million NA
Range 4.0 km 1.0 km
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 360 km/h
Weight 22 kg 15 kg
Warhead 3.9 kg 2.4 kg
Length 1.55 m 0.74 m
Diameter 152 mm 127 mm
Guidance SACLOS SACLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank High Explosive Anti Tank
Scale Comparison
BGM-71 TOW 1.55 m M-47 DRAGON 744 mm 1.75 m
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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 BGM-71 TOW is heavier at 22 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 15 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.