The TOW Missile

The name is an acronym for "Tube-Launched, Optically tracked, Wire guided" missile. This anti-tank missile actually unravelled spools of wire which stayed connected to the gunner's sight until the missile hit the target. Directional guidance commnds were sent over the wires.

  
U.S Army

Dimensions
Length: 48 inches
Diameter: 6 inches
Weight: 42 pounds
Range: 10,000 feet
Propellant: Solid
First Firing: 1967

Updated: 5-27-2008

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