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]]> Javelin 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.

Service History

Javelin was used in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Technical Information

  • 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:
    • 8.4 kg tandem shaped charge HEAT.
    • Armour penetration >600 mm RHA.
  • 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.

Cost & 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.

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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 (http://www.missilesandfirecontrol.com/our_news/pressreleases/02pressrelease/072402_JAVELIN.htm)
This works out at about $100,000 per missile.

Javelin is used by these countries:

  • Australia
  • Canada (In the process of testing prior to deciding to purchace the system)
  • Czech Republic
  • Jordan
  • Lithuania
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

Related Topics

  • Anti-tank guided missile
  • List of missiles

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