Cobra / Mamba vs M-72 LAW
The Cobra / Mamba and the M-72 LAW are both Anti-Tank missiles. The Cobra / Mamba has a range of 2 km — 10:1 the M-72 LAW's 0 km. The Cobra / Mamba reaches 300 km/h vs 720 km/h for the M-72 LAW. The Cobra / Mamba carries a 2.7 kg warhead vs 1 kg for the M-72 LAW. Launch weight is 44,995 kg for the Cobra / Mamba vs 45,139 kg for the M-72 LAW. The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance, while the M-72 LAW relies on Unguided. The M-72 LAW entered service 9 years before the Cobra / Mamba (1963 vs 1972).
| 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 rocket, entered service in 1963, with a range of 1 km. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket |
| Manufacturer | Talley Industries |
| Service year | 1963 |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 0.2 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,139 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.51 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 66 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Cobra / Mamba or M-72 LAW?
The Cobra / Mamba has a longer range at 2 km compared to the M-72 LAW's 0 km.
Which is faster, the Cobra / Mamba or M-72 LAW?
The M-72 LAW is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Cobra / Mamba or M-72 LAW?
The Cobra / Mamba carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the M-72 LAW's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the Cobra / Mamba or M-72 LAW?
The M-72 LAW is heavier at 45,139 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 44,995 kg.
Which is longer, the Cobra / Mamba or M-72 LAW?
The Cobra / Mamba is longer at 0.95 meters compared to the M-72 LAW's 0.51 meters.
What guidance systems do the Cobra / Mamba and M-72 LAW use?
The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance while the M-72 LAW uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the Cobra / Mamba or M-72 LAW?
The M-72 LAW entered service first in 1963, 9 years before the Cobra / Mamba which entered service in 1972.