Cobra / Mamba vs HJ-12
The Cobra / Mamba and the HJ-12 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The HJ-12 has a range of 4 km — 2.0x the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km. The Cobra / Mamba reaches 300 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the HJ-12. Launch weight is 44,995 kg for the Cobra / Mamba vs 17 kg for the HJ-12. The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance, while the HJ-12 relies on Infrared homing, TV imaging. The Cobra / Mamba entered service 48 years before the HJ-12 (1972 vs 2020).
| 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 | 4.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 17 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 0.98 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 135 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing, TV imaging |
| Warhead type | Tandem shaped charge HEAT |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Cobra / Mamba or HJ-12?
The HJ-12 has a longer range at 4 km compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km.
Which is faster, the Cobra / Mamba or HJ-12?
The HJ-12 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Cobra / Mamba or HJ-12?
The Cobra / Mamba carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the HJ-12's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Cobra / Mamba or HJ-12?
The Cobra / Mamba is heavier at 44,995 kg compared to the HJ-12's 17 kg.
Which is longer, the Cobra / Mamba or HJ-12?
The HJ-12 is longer at 0.98 meters compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 0.95 meters.
What guidance systems do the Cobra / Mamba and HJ-12 use?
The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance while the HJ-12 uses Infrared homing, TV imaging guidance.
Which entered service first, the Cobra / Mamba or HJ-12?
The Cobra / Mamba entered service first in 1972, 48 years before the HJ-12 which entered service in 2020.