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Fgm-148 JavelinJavelin is an American man-portable anti-tank guided missile. It is a "fire and forget" system which utilises a top-attack flight profile against armoured vehicles and also has a direct-attack mode for use against buildings or fortifications. The system has a soft launch arrangement which ejects the missile from the tube to a safe distance before igniting the main rocket motor. This reduces the firing signature and allows use from within buildings. Javelin should not be confused with the British Javelin surface-to-air missile. Combat History Javelin was used in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Characteristics - Primary Function: Man-portable anti-tank guided missile.
- Contractor: Lockheed Martin, Raytheon.
- Power Plant: solid fuel rocket.
- Length:
- 108.1 cm (42.6 in) missile.
- 119.8 cm (47.2 in) launch tube.
- Diameter:
- 12.7 cm (5.0 in) missile.
- 14.2 cm (5.6 in) launch tube.
- Weight:
- 11.8 kg (21.6 lb) missile.
- 6.4 kg (14.1 lb) CLU.
- Warhead:
- Range: <75 to >2500 m
- Guidance system: Imaging infra-red guidance, fire and forget.
- Command Launch Unit:
- Passive target acquisition/fire control with integrated day/thermal sight.
- Magnification 4x day and 4x or 9x thermal.
Procurement In January 2003, the UK Ministry of Defence announced that it had decided to procure Javelin for the Light Forces Anti-Tank Guided Weapon System (LFATGWS) requirement. Javelin will replace the MILAN system. Cost In a 2002 contract, Lithuania bought 360 Javelin missiles and 40 launcher units for $39 million. The contract also included training devices, logistics support, associated equipment and training. press release This works out at about $100,000 per missile. Users See also External links
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