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Cobra / Mamba vs M-47 Dragon

Cobra / Mamba vs M-47 Dragon at a glance β€” range 2 vs 1 km, speed 300 vs 360 km/h, warhead 2.7 vs 2.4 kg, launch weight 10 vs 15 kg.

Specifications
Cobra / Mamba M-47 Dragon
Origin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Anti-Tank Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile Anti-tank missile
Manufacturer MBB McDonnell Douglas
Service year 1972 1975
Number produced 170,000 units 250,000 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 2.0 km 1.0 km
Maximum speed 300 km/h 360 km/h
Weight 10 kg 15 kg
Warhead 2.7 kg 2.4 kg
Length 0.96 m 0.74 m
Diameter 100 mm 127 mm
Guidance MCLOS SACLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank High Explosive Anti Tank
Scale Comparison
COBRA / MAMBA 955 mm M-47 DRAGON 744 mm 1.75 m
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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?
Both the Cobra / Mamba and M-47 Dragon carry the same warhead weight of 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the Cobra / Mamba or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 15 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 10 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.