Cobra / Mamba vs Folgore

The Cobra / Mamba and the Folgore are both Anti-Tank missiles. The Cobra / Mamba has a range of 2 km — 2.0x the Folgore's 1 km. The Cobra / Mamba reaches 300 km/h vs 1,800 km/h for the Folgore. The Cobra / Mamba carries a 2.7 kg warhead vs 3 kg for the Folgore. Launch weight is 44,995 kg for the Cobra / Mamba vs 17 kg for the Folgore. The Cobra / Mamba has been produced in 170,000 units vs 120,000 for the Folgore. The Cobra / Mamba entered service 13 years before the Folgore (1972 vs 1985).

German anti-tank missile, entering service in 1972, uses MCLOS guidance to reach its 2 km range.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer MBB
Service year 1972
Number produced 170,000 units
Estimated unit price NA
Italian anti-tank rocket, entered service in 1985, utilizing a 3.0 kg warhead.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank rocket
Manufacturer Breda
Service year 1985
Number produced 120,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
Range 2.0 km
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Weight 44,995 kg
Warhead 2.7 kg
Length 0.96 m
Diameter 100 mm
Guidance MCLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank
Range 1.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 1.5
Weight 17 kg
Warhead 3.0 kg
Length 1.85 m
Diameter 80 mm
Guidance --
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Cobra / Mamba or Folgore?
The Cobra / Mamba has a longer range at 2 km compared to the Folgore's 1 km.
Which is faster, the Cobra / Mamba or Folgore?
The Folgore is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.5 compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Cobra / Mamba or Folgore?
The Folgore carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the Cobra / Mamba or Folgore?
The Cobra / Mamba is heavier at 44,995 kg compared to the Folgore's 17 kg.
Which is longer, the Cobra / Mamba or Folgore?
The Folgore is longer at 1.85 meters compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 0.95 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cobra / Mamba or Folgore?
The Cobra / Mamba entered service first in 1972, 13 years before the Folgore which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cobra / Mamba or Folgore?
The Cobra / Mamba has been produced in greater numbers with 170,000 units compared to 120,000 units of the Folgore.