BGM-71 TOW vs MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM
Overview
The BGM-71 TOW and the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM are both Anti-Tank missiles.
Range is 4 km for the BGM-71 TOW vs 4 km for the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM. The BGM-71 TOW reaches 1,000 km/h vs 5,400 km/h for the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM. Launch weight is 22 kg for the BGM-71 TOW vs 80 kg for the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM. The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance, while the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM relies on Forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands.
The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in 700,000 units vs 144 for the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM.
| 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, Mach 4.4 speed, uses forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | -- |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 4.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.4 ◉ |
| Weight | 80 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 2.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 162 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands |
| Warhead type | Destruction by impact |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the BGM-71 TOW or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
Both the BGM-71 TOW and MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM have the same range of 4 km.
Which is faster, the BGM-71 TOW or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.4 compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 1000 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the BGM-71 TOW or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The BGM-71 TOW carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the BGM-71 TOW or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM is heavier at 80 kg compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 22 kg.
Which is longer, the BGM-71 TOW or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM is longer at 2.85 meters compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 1.55 meters.
What guidance systems do the BGM-71 TOW and MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM use?
The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance while the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM uses Forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands guidance.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BGM-71 TOW or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in greater numbers with 700,000 units compared to 144 units of the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM.