Cobra / Mamba vs SS.11

The Cobra / Mamba and the SS.11 are both Anti-Tank missiles. Range is 2 km for the Cobra / Mamba vs 3 km for the SS.11. The Cobra / Mamba reaches 300 km/h vs 684 km/h for the SS.11. The Cobra / Mamba carries a 2.7 kg warhead vs 7 kg for the SS.11. Launch weight is 44,995 kg for the Cobra / Mamba vs 45,198 kg for the SS.11. The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance, while the SS.11 relies on SACLOS. The Cobra / Mamba has been produced in 170,000 units vs 180,000 for the SS.11. The SS.11 entered service 16 years before the Cobra / Mamba (1956 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
French anti-tank missile, entered service in 1956, uses SACLOS guidance to reach its 3 km range.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
Service year 1956
Number produced 180,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
Range 2.0 km â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Weight 44,995 kg â—‰
Warhead 2.7 kg â—‰
Length 0.96 m â—‰
Diameter 100 mm â—‰
Guidance MCLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank
Range 3.0 km â—‰
Maximum speed 684 km/h â—‰
Weight 45,198 kg â—‰
Warhead 7.0 kg â—‰
Length 1.20 m â—‰
Diameter 164 mm â—‰
Guidance SACLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Cobra / Mamba or SS.11?
The SS.11 has a longer range at 3 km compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 km.
Which is faster, the Cobra / Mamba or SS.11?
The SS.11 is faster with a maximum speed of 684 km/h compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 300 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Cobra / Mamba or SS.11?
The SS.11 carries a larger warhead at 7 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the Cobra / Mamba or SS.11?
The SS.11 is heavier at 45,198 kg compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 44,995 kg.
Which is longer, the Cobra / Mamba or SS.11?
The SS.11 is longer at 1.20 meters compared to the Cobra / Mamba's 0.95 meters.
What guidance systems do the Cobra / Mamba and SS.11 use?
The Cobra / Mamba uses MCLOS guidance while the SS.11 uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Cobra / Mamba or SS.11?
The SS.11 entered service first in 1956, 16 years before the Cobra / Mamba which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cobra / Mamba or SS.11?
The SS.11 has been produced in greater numbers with 180,000 units compared to 170,000 units of the Cobra / Mamba.