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Folgore vs M-47 Dragon

Folgore vs M-47 Dragon at a glance — range 1 vs 1 km, speed 1,800 vs 360 km/h, warhead 3 vs 2.4 kg, launch weight 17 vs 15 kg.

Specifications
Folgore M-47 Dragon
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Anti-Tank Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank rocket Anti-tank missile
Manufacturer Breda McDonnell Douglas
Service year 1985 1975
Number produced 120,000 units 250,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million NA
Range 1.0 km 1.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 1.5 360 km/h
Weight 17 kg 15 kg
Warhead 3.0 kg 2.4 kg
Length 1.85 m 0.74 m
Diameter 80 mm 127 mm
Guidance -- SACLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank High Explosive Anti Tank
Scale Comparison
FOLGORE 1.85 m M-47 DRAGON 744 mm 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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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 Folgore is heavier at 17 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 15 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.