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FGM-148 Javelin

A portable fire-and-forget anti-tank missile with top-attack and direct-attack modes, operated by multiple countries.

Origin
United States
Type
Anti-Tank Missile
Entered service
1996
Reported operators
20

Selected specifications

Range
2,500 m
Weight
22.3 kg (loaded)
Guidance
Infrared homing
Attack Mode
Top-attack / Direct
Penetration
750 mm RHA
Fire-and-Forget
Yes
Cost/Round
$240,000

Record scope and limitations

This is one of 7 selected weapons systems records in MilitaryDex. Specifications describe the listed platform or family at a high level; variants, upgrade packages and operator configurations can differ. “Operators” is a reference count, not a current inventory total.

Record structure reviewed August 6, 2026. This curated equipment collection is separate from the country inventory dataset and does not affect MSS rankings.

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