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FGM-148 Javelin

Missile Systemconfirmed

FGM-148 Javelin

The FGM-148 Javelin is an American man-portable fire-and-forget anti-tank missile system capable of defeating modern main battle tanks. It employs a top-attack flight profile to strike the less armored top of a target, or a direct-attack mode for engaging fortifications and helicopters.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerRaytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture
Introduced1996
StatusIn service
Range2.5 km
Crew2
Weight0.0223 t

History

Developed by Raytheon/Lockheed Martin and introduced in 1996, it has seen extensive combat use in conflicts such as the Iraq War and the war in Ukraine.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States—confirmed
India—confirmed
United Kingdom—confirmed
France(some MANPATS)confirmed
Turkey—confirmed
Egypt—confirmed
Taiwan—confirmed
Indonesia—confirmed
Australia—confirmed

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