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Cobra / Mamba vs M-72 LAW

Cobra / Mamba vs M-72 LAW at a glance β€” range 2 vs 0.2 km, speed 300 vs 720 km/h, warhead 2.7 vs 1 kg, launch weight 10 vs 3 kg.

Specifications
Cobra / Mamba M-72 LAW
Origin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Anti-Tank Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile Anti-tank rocket
Manufacturer MBB Talley Industries
Service year 1972 1963
Number produced 170,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 2.0 km 0.2 km
Maximum speed 300 km/h 720 km/h
Weight 10 kg 3 kg
Warhead 2.7 kg 1.0 kg
Length 0.96 m 0.51 m
Diameter 100 mm 66 mm
Guidance MCLOS Unguided
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank High Explosive Anti Tank
Scale Comparison
COBRA / MAMBA 955 mm M-72 LAW 508 mm 1.75 m
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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 Cobra / Mamba is heavier at 10 kg compared to the M-72 LAW's 3 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.