HOT vs RPG-7
The HOT and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The HOT has a range of 4 km — 14:1 the RPG-7's 0 km. The HOT reaches 864 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. The HOT carries a 6 kg warhead vs 2.2 kg for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 24 kg for the HOT vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The HOT uses SACLOS guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided. The HOT has been produced in 70,350 units vs 9,000,000 for the RPG-7. The RPG-7 entered service 16 years before the HOT (1961 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 | 0.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 7 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.2 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.99 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 40 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the HOT or RPG-7?
The HOT has a longer range at 4 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the HOT or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the HOT's 864 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the HOT or RPG-7?
The HOT carries a larger warhead at 6 kg compared to the RPG-7's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the HOT or RPG-7?
The HOT is heavier at 24 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the HOT or RPG-7?
The HOT is longer at 1.30 meters compared to the RPG-7's 0.99 meters.
What guidance systems do the HOT and RPG-7 use?
The HOT uses SACLOS guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the HOT or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 16 years before the HOT which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HOT or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 has been produced in greater numbers with 9,000,000 units compared to 70,350 units of the HOT.