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FGM-148 Javelin
A man-portable, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile jointly produced by Lockheed Martin and RTX, employing a top-attack profile to defeat reactive armor. It became globally prominent after large-scale deliveries to Ukraine's infantry against Russian armor from 2022.
In service since 1996 · 30 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-01
4
km range
0.65
Mach
8
kg warhead
💲 ≈ $178,000, This figure is for the missile round alone, which has cost roughly $178,000 to $198,000 in recent U.S. Army production lots. The reusable Command Launch Unit is priced separately at about $126,000, or roughly $350,000 for the newer Lightweight Command Launch Unit procured starting FY2024.
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Widely fielded · 30 operators
In service since 1996. Status: active · ~50,000 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 0.65 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 4 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 8 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Tandem-charge HEAT |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Imaging infrared homing, Lock-on before launch, fire-and-forget |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 1.1 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 22 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Solid-fuel rocket, soft-launch booster |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $178,000 |
|---|---|
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 50,000 |
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 30 |
Specifications compiled from public Lockheed Martin and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.
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NLAW Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin? +
The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin has a maximum range of 4 km.
How much does the Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin weigh? +
The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin has a combat weight of 22 kg.
What is the Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin used for? +
The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin is a missile typically used for anti armor.
How many countries operate the Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin? +
The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin is operated by 30 countries.
How much does the Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin cost? +
The Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin has an approximate unit cost of 178,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
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