M-72 LAW vs MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM
The M-72 LAW and the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM are both Anti-Tank missiles. The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM has a range of 4 km — 20:1 the M-72 LAW's 0 km. The M-72 LAW reaches 720 km/h vs 5,400 km/h for the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM. Launch weight is 45,139 kg for the M-72 LAW vs 80 kg for the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM. The M-72 LAW uses Unguided guidance, while the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM relies on Forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands.
| 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 |
| American anti-tank missile, Mach 4.4 speed, uses forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | -- |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 |
| Range | 4.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.4 ◉ |
| Weight | 80 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 2.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 162 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands |
| Warhead type | Destruction by impact |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-72 LAW or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM has a longer range at 4 km compared to the M-72 LAW's 0 km.
Which is faster, the M-72 LAW or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.4 compared to the M-72 LAW's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-72 LAW or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The M-72 LAW carries a larger warhead at 1 kg compared to the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-72 LAW or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The M-72 LAW is heavier at 45,139 kg compared to the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM's 80 kg.
Which is longer, the M-72 LAW or MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM is longer at 2.85 meters compared to the M-72 LAW's 0.51 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-72 LAW and MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM use?
The M-72 LAW uses Unguided guidance while the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM uses Forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands guidance.