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FGM-148 Javelin

The FGM-148 Javelin, or Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System-Medium (AAWS-M), is an American-made man-portable anti-tank system in service since 1996 and continuously upgraded. It replaced the M47 Dragon anti-tank missile in US service. Its fire-and-forget design features automatic infrared guidance, allowing the user to seek cover immediately after launch…

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Barrel length
1.2 m (47 in)
Blast yield
Penetration: · Stated as being in excess of · 30 in (760 mm) RHA
Calibre
127 mm (5.0 in)
Crew
1 or 2
Designed
June 1989
Designer
Texas Instruments & Martin Marietta, now Raytheon Technologies & Lockheed Martin

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FGM-148 Javelin

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Triples38
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.011494
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FGM-148 Javelin

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Wars · 5
FGM-148 Javelin → Iraq War, Russo-Ukrainian War, Second Libyan Civil War, Syrian Civil War, War in Afghanistan
Blast yield · 3
FGM-148 Javelin → 30 in (760 mm) RHA, Penetration:, Stated as being in excess of
Effective firing range · 3
FGM-148 Javelin → From vehicle: 4,750 m (2.95 mi), Lightweight CLU: 4,000 m (2.5 mi), Original CLU: 2,500 m (1.6 mi)
Mass · 3
FGM-148 Javelin → 15.9 kg (35 lb), missile in launch tube, 22.3 kg (49 lb), ready to fire, 6.4 kg (14 lb), detachable CLU
Barrel length · 1
FGM-148 Javelin → 1.2 m (47 in)
Calibre · 1
FGM-148 Javelin → 127 mm (5.0 in)
Crew · 1
FGM-148 Javelin → 1 or 2
Designed · 1
FGM-148 Javelin → June 1989
Designer · 1
FGM-148 Javelin → Texas Instruments & Martin Marietta, now Raytheon Technologies & Lockheed Martin
Detonation mechanism · 1
FGM-148 Javelin → Contact fuze

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FGM-148 JavelinBarrel length1.2 m (47 in)1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinBlast yieldPenetration:1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinBlast yieldStated as being in excess of1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinBlast yield30 in (760 mm) RHA1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinCalibre127 mm (5.0 in)1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinCrew1 or 21.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinDesignedJune 19891.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinDesignerTexas Instruments & Martin Marietta, now Raytheon Technologies & Lockheed Martin1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinDetonation mechanismContact fuze1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinDiameter127 mm (5.0 in)1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinEffective firing rangeOriginal CLU: 2,500 m (1.6 mi)1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinEffective firing rangeLightweight CLU: 4,000 m (2.5 mi)1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinEffective firing rangeFrom vehicle: 4,750 m (2.95 mi)1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinFlight ceiling150 m (490 ft) (top attack mode) 60 m (200 ft) (direct attack mode)1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinGuidance systemInfrared homing1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinIn service1996–present1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinLaunch platformMan-portable launcher1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinLength1.1 m (43 in) (missile)1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinManufacturerRaytheon & Lockheed Martin1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinMass22.3 kg (49 lb), ready to fire1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinMass6.4 kg (14 lb), detachable CLU1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinMass15.9 kg (35 lb), missile in launch tube1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinNo. built50,000 missiles (12,000 CLUs)1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinPlace of originUnited States1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinProduced1996–present1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinPropellantSolid-fuel1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinSightsOptical sight & thermal imaging1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinTypeAnti-tank missile Surface-to-surface missile Surface-to-air missile1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinUnit costUS$216,717 (G-model missile only, FY2021) US$240,000 (missile only, export cost, FY2019) US$249,700 (Lightweight CLU only, FY2021)1.00infobox
FGM-148 JavelinUsed bySee Operators1.00infobox

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