Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin vs Saab AB NLAW
Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin and Saab AB NLAW are both missile, compared here on public specifications. The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin leads on range (4 vs 1 km).
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin
Wins 4/5 |  Saab AB NLAW
Wins 1/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 0.65 Mach ✓ | 0.4 Mach |
| Range (km) | 4 km ✓ | 1 km |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 8 kg ✓ | 2 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 1.1 m | 1 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 22 kg | 13 kg |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $178,000 | $30,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 50,000 | N/A |
| Operator countries | 30 ✓ | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer range? +
The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin has the longest range at 4 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Saab AB NLAW has the lower public unit-cost figure at 30,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin has the higher max speed (mach) at 0.65 Mach.
Which has the higher warhead? +
The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin has the higher warhead at 8 kg.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin has the higher operator countries at 30.
Is the Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin better than the Saab AB NLAW? +
On the public specs we track, the Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin leads on 4 of 5 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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