BGM-71 TOW vs Milan

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
Franco-German ATGM, entered service in 1972, utilizes SACLOS wire guidance.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer Euromissile
Service year 1972
Number produced 350,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
Range 4.0 km â—‰
Maximum speed 1000 km/h â—‰
Weight 45,068 kg â—‰
Warhead 3.9 kg â—‰
Length 1.55 m â—‰
Diameter 152 mm â—‰
Guidance SACLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank
Range 2.0 km â—‰
Maximum speed 720 km/h â—‰
Weight 45,083 kg â—‰
Warhead 2.9 kg â—‰
Length 0.77 m â—‰
Diameter 90 mm â—‰
Guidance SACLOS wire
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the BGM-71 TOW or Milan?
The BGM-71 TOW has a longer range at 4 km compared to the Milan's 2 km.
Which is faster, the BGM-71 TOW or Milan?
The BGM-71 TOW is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the Milan's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the BGM-71 TOW or Milan?
The BGM-71 TOW carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the Milan's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the BGM-71 TOW or Milan?
The Milan is heavier at 45,083 kg compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 45,068 kg.
Which is longer, the BGM-71 TOW or Milan?
The BGM-71 TOW is longer at 1.55 meters compared to the Milan's 0.77 meters.
What guidance systems do the BGM-71 TOW and Milan use?
The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance while the Milan uses SACLOS wire guidance.
Which entered service first, the BGM-71 TOW or Milan?
The BGM-71 TOW entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the Milan which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BGM-71 TOW or Milan?
The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in greater numbers with 700,000 units compared to 350,000 units of the Milan.