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).

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

HOT

German-French ATGM, entered service in 1977, utilizes SACLOS guidance.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer Euromissile
Service year 1977
Number produced 70,350 units
Estimated unit price NA
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

HOT

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.