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.
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U.S ArmyDimensions
Length: 48 inches
Diameter: 6 inches
Weight: 42 pounds
Range: 10,000 feet
Propellant: Solid
First Firing: 1967
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