BGM-71 TOW vs SS.11
The BGM-71 TOW and the SS.11 are both Anti-Tank missiles. Range is 4 km for the BGM-71 TOW vs 3 km for the SS.11. The BGM-71 TOW reaches 1,000 km/h vs 684 km/h for the SS.11. The BGM-71 TOW carries a 3.9 kg warhead vs 7 kg for the SS.11. Launch weight is 45,068 kg for the BGM-71 TOW vs 45,198 kg for the SS.11. The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance, while the SS.11 relies on SACLOS. The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in 700,000 units vs 180,000 for the SS.11. Unit cost is $0.09364M for the BGM-71 TOW vs $0.0019M for the SS.11. The SS.11 entered service 14 years before the BGM-71 TOW (1956 vs 1970).
| 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 |
| 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 | 3.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 684 km/h â—‰ |
| Weight | 45,198 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 7.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 1.20 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 164 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the BGM-71 TOW or SS.11?
The BGM-71 TOW has a longer range at 4 km compared to the SS.11's 3 km.
Which is faster, the BGM-71 TOW or SS.11?
The BGM-71 TOW is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the SS.11's 684 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the BGM-71 TOW or SS.11?
The SS.11 carries a larger warhead at 7 kg compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 3 kg.
Which is heavier, the BGM-71 TOW or SS.11?
The SS.11 is heavier at 45,198 kg compared to the BGM-71 TOW's 45,068 kg.
Which is longer, the BGM-71 TOW or SS.11?
The BGM-71 TOW is longer at 1.55 meters compared to the SS.11's 1.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the BGM-71 TOW and SS.11 use?
The BGM-71 TOW uses SACLOS guidance while the SS.11 uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the BGM-71 TOW or SS.11?
The SS.11 entered service first in 1956, 14 years before the BGM-71 TOW which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BGM-71 TOW or SS.11?
The BGM-71 TOW has been produced in greater numbers with 700,000 units compared to 180,000 units of the SS.11.