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HOT vs M-47 Dragon

HOT vs M-47 Dragon at a glance β€” range 4.3 vs 1 km, speed 864 vs 360 km/h, warhead 6 vs 2.4 kg, launch weight 24 vs 15 kg.

Specifications
HOT M-47 Dragon
Origin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ GermanyπŸ‡«πŸ‡· France πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Anti-Tank Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile Anti-tank missile
Manufacturer Euromissile McDonnell Douglas
Service year 1977 1975
Number produced 70,350 units 250,000 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 4.3 km 1.0 km
Maximum speed 864 km/h 360 km/h
Weight 24 kg 15 kg
Warhead 6.0 kg 2.4 kg
Length 1.30 m 0.74 m
Diameter 150 mm 127 mm
Guidance SACLOS SACLOS
Warhead type Tandem-charge HEAT High Explosive Anti Tank
Scale Comparison
HOT 1.30 m M-47 DRAGON 744 mm 1.75 m
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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 HOT is heavier at 24 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 15 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.