M-47 Dragon vs RPG-7
Overview
The M-47 Dragon and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The M-47 Dragon has a range of 1 km — 3.3x the RPG-7's 0 km. The M-47 Dragon reaches 360 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. The M-47 Dragon carries a 2.4 kg warhead vs 2.2 kg for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 15 kg for the M-47 Dragon vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided.
The M-47 Dragon has been produced in 250,000 units vs 9,000,000 for the RPG-7. The RPG-7 entered service 14 years before the M-47 Dragon (1961 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 | 0.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 7 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.2 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.99 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 40 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 RPG-7?
The M-47 Dragon has a longer range at 1 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the M-47 Dragon or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-47 Dragon or RPG-7?
The M-47 Dragon carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the RPG-7's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-47 Dragon or RPG-7?
The M-47 Dragon is heavier at 15 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the M-47 Dragon or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 is longer at 0.99 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-47 Dragon and RPG-7 use?
The M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-47 Dragon or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 14 years before the M-47 Dragon which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-47 Dragon or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 has been produced in greater numbers with 9,000,000 units compared to 250,000 units of the M-47 Dragon.