Folgore vs M-47 Dragon
The Folgore and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles. Range is 1 km for the Folgore vs 1 km for the M-47 Dragon. The Folgore reaches 1,800 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The Folgore carries a 3 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 17 kg for the Folgore vs 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The Folgore has been produced in 120,000 units vs 250,000 for the M-47 Dragon. The M-47 Dragon entered service 10 years before the Folgore (1975 vs 1985).
| Italian anti-tank rocket, entered service in 1985, utilizing a 3.0 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket |
| Manufacturer | Breda |
| Service year | 1985 |
| Number produced | 120,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| American anti-tank missile, entered service in 1975, guided by semi-automatic command to line of sight. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank missile |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| Service year | 1975 |
| Number produced | 250,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 1.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.5 â—‰ |
| Weight | 17 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 3.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 1.85 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 80 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | -- |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 1.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h â—‰ |
| Weight | 45,151 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 2.4 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 0.74 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 127 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Folgore or M-47 Dragon?
Both the Folgore and M-47 Dragon have the same range of 1 km.
Which is faster, the Folgore or M-47 Dragon?
The Folgore is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 1.5 compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Folgore or M-47 Dragon?
The Folgore carries a larger warhead at 3 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the Folgore or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the Folgore's 17 kg.
Which is longer, the Folgore or M-47 Dragon?
The Folgore is longer at 1.85 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
Which entered service first, the Folgore or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon entered service first in 1975, 10 years before the Folgore which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Folgore or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 250,000 units compared to 120,000 units of the Folgore.