FGM-148 Javelin vs M-136 AT4
The FGM-148 Javelin and the M-136 AT4 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The FGM-148 Javelin has a range of 2 km — 8.3x the M-136 AT4's 0 km. The FGM-148 Javelin reaches 1,080 km/h vs 1,000 km/h for the M-136 AT4. The FGM-148 Javelin carries a 8.4 kg warhead vs 5.9 kg for the M-136 AT4. Launch weight is 22 kg for the FGM-148 Javelin vs 45,139 kg for the M-136 AT4. The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance, while the M-136 AT4 relies on Unguided. The FGM-148 Javelin has been produced in 50,000 units vs 600,000 for the M-136 AT4. Unit cost is $0.216717M for the FGM-148 Javelin vs $0.002857M for the M-136 AT4. The M-136 AT4 entered service 9 years before the FGM-148 Javelin (1987 vs 1996).
| 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 |
| Swedish/American anti-tank rocket, with a 2 km range, entered service in 1987. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank rocket |
| Manufacturer | Alliant Techsystems / FFV Ordnance |
| Service year | 1987 |
| Number produced | 600,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 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 | 0.3 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 45,139 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 5.9 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.46 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 84 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Unguided |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the FGM-148 Javelin or M-136 AT4?
The FGM-148 Javelin has a longer range at 2 km compared to the M-136 AT4's 0 km.
Which is faster, the FGM-148 Javelin or M-136 AT4?
The FGM-148 Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the M-136 AT4's 1000 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the FGM-148 Javelin or M-136 AT4?
The FGM-148 Javelin carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the M-136 AT4's 5 kg.
Which is heavier, the FGM-148 Javelin or M-136 AT4?
The M-136 AT4 is heavier at 45,139 kg compared to the FGM-148 Javelin's 22 kg.
Which is longer, the FGM-148 Javelin or M-136 AT4?
The FGM-148 Javelin is longer at 1.10 meters compared to the M-136 AT4's 0.46 meters.
What guidance systems do the FGM-148 Javelin and M-136 AT4 use?
The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance while the M-136 AT4 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the FGM-148 Javelin or M-136 AT4?
The M-136 AT4 entered service first in 1987, 9 years before the FGM-148 Javelin which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FGM-148 Javelin or M-136 AT4?
The M-136 AT4 has been produced in greater numbers with 600,000 units compared to 50,000 units of the FGM-148 Javelin.