FGM-148 Javelin vs M-136 AT4

Overview

The FGM-148 Javelin and the M-136 AT4 are both Anti-Tank missiles.

The FGM-148 Javelin has a range of 2 km β€” 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 1.8 kg for the M-136 AT4. Launch weight is 22 kg for the FGM-148 Javelin vs 7 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden, πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 0.9 β—‰
Weight 22 kg β—‰
Warhead 8.4 kg β—‰
Length 1.10 m β—‰
Diameter 127 mm β—‰
Guidance Infrared homing
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank
Range 0.3 km β—‰
Maximum speed 1000 km/h β—‰
Weight 7 kg β—‰
Warhead 1.8 kg β—‰
Length 0.46 m β—‰
Diameter 84 mm β—‰
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 1 kg.
Which is heavier, the FGM-148 Javelin or M-136 AT4?
The FGM-148 Javelin is heavier at 22 kg compared to the M-136 AT4's 7 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.