M-72 LAW vs Milan

The M-72 LAW and the Milan are both Anti-Tank missiles. The Milan has a range of 2 km — 10:1 the M-72 LAW's 0 km. The M-72 LAW reaches 720 km/h vs 720 km/h for the Milan. The M-72 LAW carries a 1 kg warhead vs 2.9 kg for the Milan. Launch weight is 45,139 kg for the M-72 LAW vs 45,083 kg for the Milan. The M-72 LAW uses Unguided guidance, while the Milan relies on SACLOS wire. The M-72 LAW entered service 9 years before the Milan (1963 vs 1972).

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
Franco-German ATGM, entered service in 1972, utilizes SACLOS wire guidance.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer Euromissile
Service year 1972
Number produced 350,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
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 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-72 LAW or Milan?
The Milan has a longer range at 2 km compared to the M-72 LAW's 0 km.
Which is faster, the M-72 LAW or Milan?
Both the M-72 LAW and Milan have the same maximum speed of 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-72 LAW or Milan?
The Milan carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the M-72 LAW's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-72 LAW or Milan?
The M-72 LAW is heavier at 45,139 kg compared to the Milan's 45,083 kg.
Which is longer, the M-72 LAW or Milan?
The Milan is longer at 0.77 meters compared to the M-72 LAW's 0.51 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-72 LAW and Milan use?
The M-72 LAW uses Unguided guidance while the Milan uses SACLOS wire guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-72 LAW or Milan?
The M-72 LAW entered service first in 1963, 9 years before the Milan which entered service in 1972.