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The BGM-71 TOW is an American anti-tank missile. TOW stands for Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided missile.

The TOW was first produced in 1970 and is the most widely used anti-tank missile in the world.

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M-220 TOW is the premier airborne, air assault, and light infantry's answer to armor. The TOW (tube launched, optically tracked, wire guided) missile system is capable of defeating armor at 3.75 km. New improvements include a built in laser range-finder, night time thermal optics able to view out to over 8000 meters at night, and fewer parts required to run the system.

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