M-136 AT4 vs M-47 Dragon
The M-136 AT4 and the M-47 Dragon are both Anti-Tank missiles. The M-47 Dragon has a range of 1 km — 3.3x the M-136 AT4's 0 km. The M-136 AT4 reaches 1,000 km/h vs 360 km/h for the M-47 Dragon. The M-136 AT4 carries a 5.9 kg warhead vs 2.4 kg for the M-47 Dragon. Launch weight is 45,139 kg for the M-136 AT4 vs 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon. The M-136 AT4 uses Unguided guidance, while the M-47 Dragon relies on SACLOS. The M-136 AT4 has been produced in 600,000 units vs 250,000 for the M-47 Dragon. The M-47 Dragon entered service 12 years before the M-136 AT4 (1975 vs 1987).
| Swedish/American anti-tank rocket, with a 2 km range, entered service in 1987. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket |
| Manufacturer | Alliant Techsystems / FFV Ordnance |
| Service year | 1987 |
| Number produced | 600,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| 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 | 0.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,139 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 5.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.46 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 84 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| 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 M-136 AT4 or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon has a longer range at 1 km compared to the M-136 AT4's 0 km.
Which is faster, the M-136 AT4 or M-47 Dragon?
The M-136 AT4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1000 km/h compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-136 AT4 or M-47 Dragon?
The M-136 AT4 carries a larger warhead at 5 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-136 AT4 or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the M-136 AT4's 45,139 kg.
Which is longer, the M-136 AT4 or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon is longer at 0.74 meters compared to the M-136 AT4's 0.46 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-136 AT4 and M-47 Dragon use?
The M-136 AT4 uses Unguided guidance while the M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-136 AT4 or M-47 Dragon?
The M-47 Dragon entered service first in 1975, 12 years before the M-136 AT4 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-136 AT4 or M-47 Dragon?
The M-136 AT4 has been produced in greater numbers with 600,000 units compared to 250,000 units of the M-47 Dragon.