Cobra / Mamba vs MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM
Overview
The Cobra / Mamba and the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM has a range of 4 km — 2.0x the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km. The Cobra / Mamba reaches 300 km/h vs 5,400 km/h for the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM. Launch weight is 10 kg for the Cobra / Mamba vs 80 kg for the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM. The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance, while the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM relies on Forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands.
The Cobra / Mamba has been produced in 170,000 units vs 144 for the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM.
| 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, Mach 4.4 speed, uses forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | -- |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 2.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 10 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.7 kg |
| Length | 0.96 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 100 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | MCLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 4.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.4 ◉ |
| Weight | 80 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 2.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 162 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands |
| Warhead type | Destruction by impact |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Cobra / Mamba or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM has a longer range at 4 km compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km.
Which is faster, the Cobra / Mamba or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.4 compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Cobra / Mamba or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The Cobra / Mamba carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Cobra / Mamba or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM is heavier at 80 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 10 kg.
Which is longer, the Cobra / Mamba or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM is longer at 2.85 meters compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 0.95 meters.
What guidance systems do the Cobra / Mamba and MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM use?
The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance while the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM uses Forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands guidance.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cobra / Mamba or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The Cobra / Mamba has been produced in greater numbers with 170,000 units compared to 144 units of the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM.