What is the BGM-71 TOW Missile effective range?

What is the BGM-71 TOW Missile effective range?

• A. Less than 1,000 m
• B. More than 3,000 m
• C. 1,500 m
• D. 5,000 m

Answer: (B)

Effective range is the distance at which a guided missile can reliably reach and engage a target under typical conditions. The BGM-71 TOW is designed to reach targets several kilometers away; across its variants, practical ranges are around 3.5 to 4.5 kilometers. That means its capable distance is more than 3,000 meters, so the option describing more than 3,000 meters best fits. The shorter-distance choices underestimate what the system can do, while 5,000 m exceeds the usual maximum range for these missiles.

Effective range is the distance at which a guided missile can reliably reach and engage a target under typical conditions. The BGM-71 TOW is designed to reach targets several kilometers away; across its variants, practical ranges are around 3.5 to 4.5 kilometers. That means its capable distance is more than 3,000 meters, so the option describing more than 3,000 meters best fits. The shorter-distance choices underestimate what the system can do, while 5,000 m exceeds the usual maximum range for these missiles.