M222 High Explosive Anti-Tank Missile for M-47 Dragon Missile Launcher
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M222 HEAT Missile for M-47 Dragon Missile Launcher
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This restored inert M222 High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) missile is an authentic representation of the early Cold War-era guided munitions fielded by the U.S. military. This missile is built using a genuine M223 Practice Missile, skillfully restored by Ordnance.com to replicate the appearance and markings of the operational M222 HEAT round used with the M47 Dragon wire-guided missile launcher system. Designed strictly for display or educational use. This replica showcases Cold War anti-armor technology with remarkable visual accuracy.
The M222 HEAT missile was the standard live warhead used with the M47 Dragon system, which was first deployed in the early 1970s and saw service through the Gulf War era. The Dragon was a man-portable, shoulder-fired, wire-guided anti-tank system developed to provide infantry forces with a reliable means to defeat enemy armor, including Soviet tanks like the T-55 and T-62. The M222 featured a shaped charge warhead (M225) capable of penetrating heavy armor and was guided by the operator using a joystick and sight unit that sent commands through a trailing wire.
Product Specifications:
- Condition: Restored (Display Only)
- Base Component: Real U.S. M223 Practice Missile
- Restored To: M222 High Explosive Anti-Tank configuration
- Compatibility (Display Only): M47 Dragon launcher systems
- Markings: Painted and ink-marked just as the operational M222 missile
Historical Significance:
The M222 missile represents a major step in anti-tank warfare for U.S. infantry during the Cold War. The M47 Dragon system provided NATO ground forces with a portable and relatively lightweight solution to counter armored threats. The system remained in service from the early 1970s through the mid-1990s, when it was replaced by the more advanced FGM-148 Javelin.
Ideal For:
- Static display with M47 Dragon launchers
- Cold War and Gulf War-era military collections
- Museum exhibits or historical education programs
- Film or theatrical props requiring period accuracy
- U.S. military missile technology collectors
Approx length 42", Approx width 10", Approx height 10", Approx weight 15lbs.
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