FGM-148 Javelin
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
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Basic Information
Name
FGM-148 Javelin
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1996
Description
The FGM-148 Javelin is a man-portable, “fire-and-forget” antitank guided missile (ATGM) system with an effective range of 2.5 km. It was designed to defeat heavily armored vehicles such as main battle tanks and lighter-skinned military vehicles. The weapon also has capability against other target types like fortifications, bunkers, and helicopters. It first entered service with the U.S. military in 1996. The Ukrainian military has used Javelin missiles extensively in combat during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, where the missile has shown to be highly effective against Russian main battle tanks and other armored vehicles.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
2.5 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Antitank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Basing
Portable, shoulder-fired
Range
2.5 km (4.5 with Lightweight CLU)
Payload
8.4 kg tandem-charge, high-explosive antitank (HEAT) warhead
Length
1.2 m
Diameter
127 mm
LaunchWeight
22.1 kg
Status
Operational
InService
1996-present
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/fgm-148-javelin/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.2 m
Width
127 m
Height
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Weight
22.1 kg
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