M-72 LAW vs SS.11
The M-72 LAW and the SS.11 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The SS.11 has a range of 3 km — 15:1 the M-72 LAW's 0 km. The M-72 LAW reaches 720 km/h vs 684 km/h for the SS.11. The M-72 LAW carries a 1 kg warhead vs 7 kg for the SS.11. Launch weight is 45,139 kg for the M-72 LAW vs 45,198 kg for the SS.11. The M-72 LAW uses Unguided guidance, while the SS.11 relies on SACLOS. The SS.11 entered service 7 years before the M-72 LAW (1956 vs 1963).
| 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 | 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-72 LAW or SS.11?
The SS.11 has a longer range at 3 km compared to the M-72 LAW's 0 km.
Which is faster, the M-72 LAW or SS.11?
The M-72 LAW is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the SS.11's 684 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-72 LAW or SS.11?
The SS.11 carries a larger warhead at 7 kg compared to the M-72 LAW's 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-72 LAW or SS.11?
The SS.11 is heavier at 45,198 kg compared to the M-72 LAW's 45,139 kg.
Which is longer, the M-72 LAW or SS.11?
The SS.11 is longer at 1.20 meters compared to the M-72 LAW's 0.51 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-72 LAW and SS.11 use?
The M-72 LAW uses Unguided guidance while the SS.11 uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-72 LAW or SS.11?
The SS.11 entered service first in 1956, 7 years before the M-72 LAW which entered service in 1963.