What is the BGM-71D's minimum and maximum range?

• A. TOW 2; 65 meters and 3,750 meters
• B. TOW 2; 65 meters and 3,000 meters
• C. ITOW; 65 meters and 3,750 meters
• D. Basic TOW; 65 meters and 3,000 meters

Answer: (A)

The BGM-71D is a member of the TOW-2 family, and its engagement range is defined as a minimum of 65 meters and a maximum of 3,750 meters. The 65-meter minimum comes from safe engagement and arming/guidance requirements—the system needs a short distance to initialize properly before flight. The 3,750-meter maximum reflects the performance limits of the TOW-2 variant’s motor and guidance, giving a practical upper bound for reliable guidance and accuracy. This variant is specific to TOW-2, not ITOW or earlier Basic TOW configurations, which is why the 3,750 m figure is the correct maximum for the BGM-71D. Other range figures (like 3,000 m) apply to different variants and are not applicable here.