M-47 Dragon vs SS.11

The M-47 Dragon and the SS.11 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The SS.11 has a range of 3 km — 3.0x the M-47 Dragon's 1 km. The M-47 Dragon reaches 360 km/h vs 684 km/h for the SS.11. The M-47 Dragon carries a 2.4 kg warhead vs 7 kg for the SS.11. Launch weight is 45,151 kg for the M-47 Dragon vs 45,198 kg for the SS.11. The M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance, while the SS.11 relies on SACLOS. The M-47 Dragon has been produced in 250,000 units vs 180,000 for the SS.11. The SS.11 entered service 19 years before the M-47 Dragon (1956 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
French anti-tank missile, entered service in 1956, uses SACLOS guidance to reach its 3 km range.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
Service year 1956
Number produced 180,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
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 3.0 km
Maximum speed 684 km/h
Weight 45,198 kg
Warhead 7.0 kg
Length 1.20 m
Diameter 164 mm
Guidance SACLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the M-47 Dragon or SS.11?
The SS.11 has a longer range at 3 km compared to the M-47 Dragon's 1 km.
Which is faster, the M-47 Dragon or SS.11?
The SS.11 is faster with a maximum speed of 684 km/h compared to the M-47 Dragon's 360 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-47 Dragon or SS.11?
The SS.11 carries a larger warhead at 7 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-47 Dragon or SS.11?
The SS.11 is heavier at 45,198 kg compared to the M-47 Dragon's 45,151 kg.
Which is longer, the M-47 Dragon or SS.11?
The SS.11 is longer at 1.20 meters compared to the M-47 Dragon's 0.74 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-47 Dragon and SS.11 use?
The M-47 Dragon uses SACLOS guidance while the SS.11 uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-47 Dragon or SS.11?
The SS.11 entered service first in 1956, 19 years before the M-47 Dragon which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-47 Dragon or SS.11?
The M-47 Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 250,000 units compared to 180,000 units of the SS.11.