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.

Range

4 km

Combat weight

22 kg

💲 Approximate cost per missile round, FY2023 procurement

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

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Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 4 km

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.: 8 kg

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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

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 50,000

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 30

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Specifications compiled from public Lockheed Martin and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

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.