FGM-148 Javelin vs 9M14 Malyutka

Overview

The FGM-148 Javelin and the 9M14 Malyutka are both Anti-Tank missiles.

Range is 2 km for the FGM-148 Javelin vs 3 km for the 9M14 Malyutka. The FGM-148 Javelin reaches 1,080 km/h vs 414 km/h for the 9M14 Malyutka. The FGM-148 Javelin carries a 8.4 kg warhead vs 4 kg for the 9M14 Malyutka. Launch weight is 22 kg for the FGM-148 Javelin vs 13 kg for the 9M14 Malyutka. The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance, while the 9M14 Malyutka relies on SACLOS.

Unit cost is $0.216717M for the FGM-148 Javelin vs $0.0105M for the 9M14 Malyutka. The 9M14 Malyutka entered service 33 years before the FGM-148 Javelin (1963 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
Soviet anti-tank missile, entered service in 1963, utilizes a 4.0 kg warhead.
Origin πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank Guided Missile
Manufacturer Soviet Union
Service year 1963
Number produced -- 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 3.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed 414 km/h β—‰
Weight 13 kg β—‰
Warhead 4.0 kg β—‰
Length 1.01 m β—‰
Diameter 125 mm β—‰
Guidance SACLOS
Warhead type Tandem HEAT

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the FGM-148 Javelin or 9M14 Malyutka?
The 9M14 Malyutka has a longer range at 3 km compared to the FGM-148 Javelin's 2 km.
Which is faster, the FGM-148 Javelin or 9M14 Malyutka?
The FGM-148 Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the 9M14 Malyutka's 414 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the FGM-148 Javelin or 9M14 Malyutka?
The FGM-148 Javelin carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the 9M14 Malyutka's 4 kg.
Which is heavier, the FGM-148 Javelin or 9M14 Malyutka?
The FGM-148 Javelin is heavier at 22 kg compared to the 9M14 Malyutka's 13 kg.
Which is longer, the FGM-148 Javelin or 9M14 Malyutka?
The FGM-148 Javelin is longer at 1.10 meters compared to the 9M14 Malyutka's 1.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the FGM-148 Javelin and 9M14 Malyutka use?
The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance while the 9M14 Malyutka uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the FGM-148 Javelin or 9M14 Malyutka?
The 9M14 Malyutka entered service first in 1963, 33 years before the FGM-148 Javelin which entered service in 1996.