M-47 Dragon vs M-72 LAW
The M-47 Dragon and the M-72 LAW are both Anti-Tank missiles. The M-47 Dragon has a range of 1 km — 5.0x the M-72 LAW's 0 km. The M-47 Dragon reaches 360 km/h vs 720 km/h for the M-72 LAW. The M-47 Dragon carries a 2.4 kg warhead vs 1 kg for the M-72 LAW. Launch weight is 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon vs 45,139 kg for the M-72 LAW. The M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance, while the M-72 LAW relies on Unguided. The M-72 LAW entered service 12 years before the M-47 Dragon (1963 vs 1975).
| 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 |
| American anti-tank rocket, entered service in 1963, with a range of 1 km. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket |
| Manufacturer | Talley Industries |
| Service year | 1963 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 |
| Range | 0.2 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,139 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.51 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 66 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-47 Dragon has a longer range at 1 km compared to the M-72 LAW's 0 km.
Which is faster, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-72 LAW is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-47 Dragon carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the M-72 LAW's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the M-72 LAW's 45,139 kg.
Which is longer, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-47 Dragon is longer at 0.74 meters compared to the M-72 LAW's 0.51 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-47 Dragon and M-72 LAW use?
The M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance while the M-72 LAW uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-47 Dragon or M-72 LAW?
The M-72 LAW entered service first in 1963, 12 years before the M-47 Dragon which entered service in 1975.