RPG-7 vs TAM-1

Overview

The RPG-7 and the TAM-1 are both Anti-Tank missiles.

The TAM-1 has a range of 7 km — 23:1 the RPG-7's 0 km. The RPG-7 reaches 1,080 km/h vs 1,055 km/h for the TAM-1. Launch weight is 7 kg for the RPG-7 vs 12 kg for the TAM-1.

The RPG-7 has been produced in 9,000,000 units vs 120,000 for the TAM-1. Unit cost is $0.00035M for the RPG-7 vs $0.002M for the TAM-1. The RPG-7 entered service 24 years before the TAM-1 (1961 vs 1985).

Soviet anti-tank rocket, entered service in 1961, uses a 2.2 kg warhead.
Origin 🇨🇳 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
Japanese anti-tank missile, entered service in 1985, manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank guided missile
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Service year 1985
Number produced 120,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million
Range 0.3 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 7 kg
Warhead 2.2 kg
Length 0.99 m
Diameter 40 mm
Guidance Unguided
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank
Range 7.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 0.9
Weight 12 kg
Warhead -- kg
Length 1.10 m
Diameter 110 mm
Guidance --
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the RPG-7 or TAM-1?
The TAM-1 has a longer range at 7 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the RPG-7 or TAM-1?
The RPG-7 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the TAM-1's Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the RPG-7 or TAM-1?
The RPG-7 carries a larger warhead at 2 kg compared to the TAM-1's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the RPG-7 or TAM-1?
The TAM-1 is heavier at 12 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the RPG-7 or TAM-1?
The TAM-1 is longer at 1.10 meters compared to the RPG-7's 0.99 meters.
Which entered service first, the RPG-7 or TAM-1?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 24 years before the TAM-1 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RPG-7 or TAM-1?
The RPG-7 has been produced in greater numbers with 9,000,000 units compared to 120,000 units of the TAM-1.