FGM-148 Javelin vs HJ-12
Overview
The FGM-148 Javelin and the HJ-12 are both Anti-Tank missiles.
Range is 2 km for the FGM-148 Javelin vs 4 km for the HJ-12. The FGM-148 Javelin reaches 1,080 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the HJ-12. Launch weight is 22 kg for the FGM-148 Javelin vs 17 kg for the HJ-12. The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance, while the HJ-12 relies on Infrared homing, TV imaging.
Unit cost is $0.216717M for the FGM-148 Javelin vs $0.007M for the HJ-12. The FGM-148 Javelin entered service 24 years before the HJ-12 (1996 vs 2020).
| American anti-tank missile, entered service in 1996, uses infrared homing to engage targets. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank missile |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Service year | 1996 |
| Number produced | 50,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| Range | 2.5 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8.4 kg |
| Length | 1.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 4.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 17 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 0.98 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 135 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing, TV imaging |
| Warhead type | Tandem shaped charge HEAT |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the FGM-148 Javelin or HJ-12?
The HJ-12 has a longer range at 4 km compared to the FGM-148 Javelin's 2 km.
Which is faster, the FGM-148 Javelin or HJ-12?
Both the FGM-148 Javelin and HJ-12 have the same maximum speed of Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the FGM-148 Javelin or HJ-12?
The FGM-148 Javelin carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the HJ-12's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the FGM-148 Javelin or HJ-12?
The FGM-148 Javelin is heavier at 22 kg compared to the HJ-12's 17 kg.
Which is longer, the FGM-148 Javelin or HJ-12?
The FGM-148 Javelin is longer at 1.10 meters compared to the HJ-12's 0.98 meters.
What guidance systems do the FGM-148 Javelin and HJ-12 use?
The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance while the HJ-12 uses Infrared homing, TV imaging guidance.
Which entered service first, the FGM-148 Javelin or HJ-12?
The FGM-148 Javelin entered service first in 1996, 24 years before the HJ-12 which entered service in 2020.