M-47 Dragon vs Milan
The M-47 Dragon and the Milan are both Anti-Tank missiles. The Milan has a range of 2 km — 2.0x the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The M-47 Dragon reaches 360 km/h vs 720 km/h for the Milan. The M-47 Dragon carries a 2.4 kg warhead vs 2.9 kg for the Milan. Launch weight is 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon vs 45,083 kg for the Milan. The M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance, while the Milan relies on SACLOS wire. The M-47 Dragon has been produced in 250,000 units vs 350,000 for the Milan. The Milan entered service 3 years before the M-47 Dragon (1972 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 | 45,151 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.4 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.74 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 2.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,083 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.77 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 90 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | SACLOS wire |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-47 Dragon or Milan?
The Milan has a longer range at 2 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the M-47 Dragon or Milan?
The Milan 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 Milan?
The Milan carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-47 Dragon or Milan?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 45,151 kg compared to the Milan's 45,083 kg.
Which is longer, the M-47 Dragon or Milan?
The Milan is longer at 0.77 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-47 Dragon and Milan use?
The M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance while the Milan uses SACLOS wire guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-47 Dragon or Milan?
The Milan entered service first in 1972, 3 years before the M-47 Dragon which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-47 Dragon or Milan?
The Milan has been produced in greater numbers with 350,000 units compared to 250,000 units of the M-47 Dragon.