HOT vs Milan
The HOT and the Milan are both Anti-Tank missiles. The HOT has a range of 4 km — 2.1x the Milan's 2 km. The HOT reaches 864 km/h vs 720 km/h for the Milan. The HOT carries a 6 kg warhead vs 2.9 kg for the Milan. Launch weight is 24 kg for the HOT vs 45,083 kg for the Milan. The HOT uses SACLOS guidance, while the Milan relies on SACLOS wire. The HOT has been produced in 70,350 units vs 350,000 for the Milan. The Milan entered service 5 years before the HOT (1972 vs 1977).
| 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 | 2.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,083 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.77 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 90 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS wire |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the HOT or Milan?
The HOT has a longer range at 4 km compared to the Milan's 2 km.
Which is faster, the HOT or Milan?
The HOT is faster with a maximum speed of 864 km/h compared to the Milan's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the HOT or Milan?
The HOT carries a larger warhead at 6 kg compared to the Milan's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the HOT or Milan?
The Milan is heavier at 45,083 kg compared to the HOT's 24 kg.
Which is longer, the HOT or Milan?
The HOT is longer at 1.30 meters compared to the Milan's 0.77 meters.
What guidance systems do the HOT and Milan use?
The HOT uses SACLOS guidance while the Milan uses SACLOS wire guidance.
Which entered service first, the HOT or Milan?
The Milan entered service first in 1972, 5 years before the HOT which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HOT or Milan?
The Milan has been produced in greater numbers with 350,000 units compared to 70,350 units of the HOT.