HOT vs M-47 Dragon
The HOT and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles. The HOT has a range of 4 km — 4.3x the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The HOT reaches 864 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The HOT carries a 6 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 24 kg for the HOT vs 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The HOT uses SACLOS guidance, while the M-47 Dragon relies on SACLOS. The HOT has been produced in 70,350 units vs 250,000 for the M-47 Dragon. The M-47 Dragon entered service 2 years before the HOT (1975 vs 1977).
| German-French ATGM, entered service in 1977, utilizes SACLOS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank wire-guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Euromissile |
| Service year | 1977 |
| Number produced | 70,350 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 4.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 864 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 24 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 6.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 150 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | Tandem-charge HEAT |
| Range | 1.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,151 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.4 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.74 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the HOT or M-47 Dragon?
The HOT has a longer range at 4 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the HOT or M-47 Dragon?
The HOT is faster with a maximum speed of 864 km/h compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the HOT or M-47 Dragon?
The HOT carries a larger warhead at 6 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the HOT or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the HOT's 24 kg.
Which is longer, the HOT or M-47 Dragon?
The HOT is longer at 1.30 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the HOT and M-47 Dragon use?
The HOT uses SACLOS guidance while the M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the HOT or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon entered service first in 1975, 2 years before the HOT which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HOT or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 250,000 units compared to 70,350 units of the HOT.