M-47 Dragon vs 9M14 Malyutka
Overview
The M-47 Dragon and the 9M14 Malyutka are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The 9M14 Malyutka has a range of 3 km — 3.0x the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The M-47 Dragon reaches 360 km/h vs 414 km/h for the 9M14 Malyutka. The M-47 Dragon carries a 2.4 kg warhead vs 4 kg for the 9M14 Malyutka. Launch weight is 15 kg for the M-47 Dragon vs 13 kg for the 9M14 Malyutka. The M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance, while the 9M14 Malyutka relies on SACLOS.
The 9M14 Malyutka 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 |
| Range | 1.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 15 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.4 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.74 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 3.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 414 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 13 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 4.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 1.01 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 125 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | Tandem HEAT |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-47 Dragon or 9M14 Malyutka?
The 9M14 Malyutka has a longer range at 3 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the M-47 Dragon or 9M14 Malyutka?
The 9M14 Malyutka is faster with a maximum speed of 414 km/h compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-47 Dragon or 9M14 Malyutka?
The 9M14 Malyutka carries a larger warhead at 4 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-47 Dragon or 9M14 Malyutka?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 15 kg compared to the 9M14 Malyutka's 13 kg.
Which is longer, the M-47 Dragon or 9M14 Malyutka?
The 9M14 Malyutka is longer at 1.00 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-47 Dragon and 9M14 Malyutka use?
The M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance while the 9M14 Malyutka uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-47 Dragon or 9M14 Malyutka?
The 9M14 Malyutka entered service first in 1963, 12 years before the M-47 Dragon which entered service in 1975.