RPG-7 vs SS.11

Overview

The RPG-7 and the SS.11 are both Anti-Tank missiles.

The SS.11 has a range of 3 km β€” 10:1 the RPG-7's 0 km. The RPG-7 reaches 1,080 km/h vs 684 km/h for the SS.11. The RPG-7 carries a 2.2 kg warhead vs 7 kg for the SS.11. Launch weight is 7 kg for the RPG-7 vs 30 kg for the SS.11. The RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance, while the SS.11 relies on SACLOS.

The RPG-7 has been produced in 9,000,000 units vs 180,000 for the SS.11. Unit cost is $0.00035M for the RPG-7 vs $0.0019M for the SS.11. The SS.11 entered service 5 years before the RPG-7 (1956 vs 1961).

Soviet anti-tank rocket, entered service in 1961, uses a 2.2 kg warhead.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank rocket
Manufacturer Bazalt
Service year 1961
Number produced 9,000,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
French anti-tank missile, entered service in 1956, uses SACLOS guidance to reach its 3 km range.
Origin πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer AΓ©rospatiale
Service year 1956
Number produced 180,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
Range 0.3 km β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 0.9 β—‰
Weight 7 kg β—‰
Warhead 2.2 kg β—‰
Length 0.99 m β—‰
Diameter 40 mm β—‰
Guidance Unguided
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank
Range 3.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed 684 km/h β—‰
Weight 30 kg β—‰
Warhead 7.0 kg β—‰
Length 1.20 m β—‰
Diameter 164 mm β—‰
Guidance SACLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the RPG-7 or SS.11?
The SS.11 has a longer range at 3 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the RPG-7 or SS.11?
The RPG-7 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the SS.11's 684 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the RPG-7 or SS.11?
The SS.11 carries a larger warhead at 7 kg compared to the RPG-7's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the RPG-7 or SS.11?
The SS.11 is heavier at 30 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the RPG-7 or SS.11?
The SS.11 is longer at 1.20 meters compared to the RPG-7's 0.99 meters.
What guidance systems do the RPG-7 and SS.11 use?
The RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance while the SS.11 uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the RPG-7 or SS.11?
The SS.11 entered service first in 1956, 5 years before the RPG-7 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RPG-7 or SS.11?
The RPG-7 has been produced in greater numbers with 9,000,000 units compared to 180,000 units of the SS.11.