FGM-148 Javelin vs RPG-7
The FGM-148 Javelin and the RPG-7 are both Anti-Tank missiles. The FGM-148 Javelin has a range of 2 km — 8.3x the RPG-7's 0 km. The FGM-148 Javelin reaches 1,080 km/h vs 1,080 km/h for the RPG-7. The FGM-148 Javelin carries a 8.4 kg warhead vs 2.2 kg for the RPG-7. Launch weight is 22 kg for the FGM-148 Javelin vs 7 kg for the RPG-7. The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance, while the RPG-7 relies on Unguided. The FGM-148 Javelin has been produced in 50,000 units vs 9,000,000 for the RPG-7. Unit cost is $0.216717M for the FGM-148 Javelin vs $0.00035M for the RPG-7. The RPG-7 entered service 35 years before the FGM-148 Javelin (1961 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 |
| 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 | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 7 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2.2 kg ◉ |
| Length | 0.99 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 40 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 RPG-7?
The FGM-148 Javelin has a longer range at 2 km compared to the RPG-7's 0 km.
Which is faster, the FGM-148 Javelin or RPG-7?
Both the FGM-148 Javelin and RPG-7 have the same maximum speed of Mach 0.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the FGM-148 Javelin or RPG-7?
The FGM-148 Javelin carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the RPG-7's 2 kg.
Which is heavier, the FGM-148 Javelin or RPG-7?
The FGM-148 Javelin is heavier at 22 kg compared to the RPG-7's 7 kg.
Which is longer, the FGM-148 Javelin or RPG-7?
The FGM-148 Javelin is longer at 1.10 meters compared to the RPG-7's 0.99 meters.
What guidance systems do the FGM-148 Javelin and RPG-7 use?
The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance while the RPG-7 uses Unguided guidance.
Which entered service first, the FGM-148 Javelin or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 entered service first in 1961, 35 years before the FGM-148 Javelin which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FGM-148 Javelin or RPG-7?
The RPG-7 has been produced in greater numbers with 9,000,000 units compared to 50,000 units of the FGM-148 Javelin.