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 |
| 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.