MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM vs NLAW
Overview
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM and the NLAW are both Anti-Tank missiles.
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM has a range of 4 km — 5.0x the NLAW's 0 km. The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM reaches 5,400 km/h vs 720 km/h for the NLAW. Launch weight is 80 kg for the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM vs 12 kg for the NLAW. The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM uses Forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands guidance, while the NLAW relies on Predicted Line Of Sight.
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM has been produced in 144 units vs 24,200 for the NLAW.
| 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 |
| British-Swedish anti-tank missile, entered service in 2009, using predicted line of sight guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank Missile |
| Manufacturer | Saab Bofors Dynamics |
| Service year | 2009 |
| Number produced | 24,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| 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 |
| Range | 0.8 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 12 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.0 kg |
| Length | 1.02 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 150 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Predicted Line Of Sight |
| Warhead type | HEAT |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM or NLAW?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM has a longer range at 4 km compared to the NLAW's 0 km.
Which is faster, the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM or NLAW?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.4 compared to the NLAW's 720 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM or NLAW?
The NLAW carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM or NLAW?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM is heavier at 80 kg compared to the NLAW's 12 kg.
Which is longer, the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM or NLAW?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM is longer at 2.85 meters compared to the NLAW's 1.02 meters.
What guidance systems do the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM and NLAW use?
The MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM uses Forward-looking infrared tracking and laser commands guidance while the NLAW uses Predicted Line Of Sight guidance.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM or NLAW?
The NLAW has been produced in greater numbers with 24,200 units compared to 144 units of the MGM-166 LOSAT / KEM.