Cobra / Mamba vs HOT
The Cobra / Mamba and the HOT are both Anti-Tank missiles. The HOT has a range of 4 km — 2.1x the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km. The Cobra / Mamba reaches 300 km/h vs 864 km/h for the HOT. The Cobra / Mamba carries a 2.7 kg warhead vs 6 kg for the HOT. Launch weight is 44,995 kg for the Cobra / Mamba vs 24 kg for the HOT. The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance, while the HOT relies on SACLOS. The Cobra / Mamba has been produced in 170,000 units vs 70,350 for the HOT. The Cobra / Mamba entered service 5 years before the HOT (1972 vs 1977).
| 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 | 4.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 864 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 24 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 6.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 150 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | Tandem-charge HEAT |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Cobra / Mamba or HOT?
The HOT has a longer range at 4 km compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km.
Which is faster, the Cobra / Mamba or HOT?
The HOT is faster with a maximum speed of 864 km/h compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Cobra / Mamba or HOT?
The HOT carries a larger warhead at 6 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the Cobra / Mamba or HOT?
The Cobra / Mamba is heavier at 44,995 kg compared to the HOT's 24 kg.
Which is longer, the Cobra / Mamba or HOT?
The HOT is longer at 1.30 meters compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 0.95 meters.
What guidance systems do the Cobra / Mamba and HOT use?
The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance while the HOT uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Cobra / Mamba or HOT?
The Cobra / Mamba entered service first in 1972, 5 years before the HOT which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cobra / Mamba or HOT?
The Cobra / Mamba has been produced in greater numbers with 170,000 units compared to 70,350 units of the HOT.