Cobra / Mamba vs M-47 Dragon
The Cobra / Mamba and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles. The Cobra / Mamba has a range of 2 km — 2.0x the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The Cobra / Mamba reaches 300 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The Cobra / Mamba carries a 2.7 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 44,995 kg for the Cobra / Mamba vs 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance, while the M-47 Dragon relies on SACLOS. The Cobra / Mamba has been produced in 170,000 units vs 250,000 for the M-47 Dragon. The Cobra / Mamba entered service 3 years before the M-47 Dragon (1972 vs 1975).
| 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 |
| American anti-tank missile, entered service in 1975, guided by semi-automatic command to line of sight. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank missile |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| Service year | 1975 |
| Number produced | 250,000 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 |
| Range | 1.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,151 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.4 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.74 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Cobra / Mamba or M-47 Dragon?
The Cobra / Mamba has a longer range at 2 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the Cobra / Mamba or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Cobra / Mamba or M-47 Dragon?
The Cobra / Mamba carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the Cobra / Mamba or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 44,995 kg.
Which is longer, the Cobra / Mamba or M-47 Dragon?
The Cobra / Mamba is longer at 0.95 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the Cobra / Mamba and M-47 Dragon use?
The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance while the M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Cobra / Mamba or M-47 Dragon?
The Cobra / Mamba entered service first in 1972, 3 years before the M-47 Dragon which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cobra / Mamba or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 250,000 units compared to 170,000 units of the Cobra / Mamba.