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LAW-80 vs M-47 Dragon

LAW-80 vs M-47 Dragon at a glance β€” range 0.5 vs 1 km, warhead 4 vs 2.4 kg, launch weight 9 vs 15 kg.

Specifications
LAW-80 M-47 Dragon
Origin πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Anti-Tank Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank rocket Anti-tank missile
Manufacturer Hunting Engineering Ltd McDonnell Douglas
Service year 1987 1975
Number produced 113,000 units 250,000 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 0.5 km 1.0 km
Maximum speed NA 360 km/h
Weight 9 kg 15 kg
Warhead 4.0 kg 2.4 kg
Length 1.00 m 0.74 m
Diameter 94 mm 127 mm
Guidance -- SACLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank High Explosive Anti Tank
Scale Comparison
LAW-80 1 m M-47 DRAGON 744 mm 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the LAW-80 or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon has a longer range at 1 km compared to the LAW-80's 0 km.
Which has a larger warhead, the LAW-80 or M-47 Dragon?
The LAW-80 carries a larger warhead at 4 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the LAW-80 or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 15 kg compared to the LAW-80's 9 kg.
Which is longer, the LAW-80 or M-47 Dragon?
The LAW-80 is longer at 1.00 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
Which entered service first, the LAW-80 or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon entered service first in 1975, 12 years before the LAW-80 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LAW-80 or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 250,000 units compared to 113,000 units of the LAW-80.