FGM-148 Javelin vs SS.11

Overview

The FGM-148 Javelin and the SS.11 are both Anti-Tank missiles.

Range is 2 km for the FGM-148 Javelin vs 3 km for the SS.11. The FGM-148 Javelin reaches 1,080 km/h vs 684 km/h for the SS.11. The FGM-148 Javelin carries a 8.4 kg warhead vs 7 kg for the SS.11. Launch weight is 22 kg for the FGM-148 Javelin vs 30 kg for the SS.11. The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance, while the SS.11 relies on SACLOS.

The FGM-148 Javelin has been produced in 50,000 units vs 180,000 for the SS.11. Unit cost is $0.216717M for the FGM-148 Javelin vs $0.0019M for the SS.11. The SS.11 entered service 40 years before the FGM-148 Javelin (1956 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
French anti-tank missile, entered service in 1956, uses SACLOS guidance to reach its 3 km range.
Origin πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Anti-Tank
Type Anti-tank wire-guided missile
Manufacturer AΓ©rospatiale
Service year 1956
Number produced 180,000 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 3.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed 684 km/h β—‰
Weight 30 kg β—‰
Warhead 7.0 kg β—‰
Length 1.20 m β—‰
Diameter 164 mm β—‰
Guidance SACLOS
Warhead type High Explosive Anti Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the FGM-148 Javelin or SS.11?
The SS.11 has a longer range at 3 km compared to the FGM-148 Javelin's 2 km.
Which is faster, the FGM-148 Javelin or SS.11?
The FGM-148 Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the SS.11's 684 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the FGM-148 Javelin or SS.11?
The FGM-148 Javelin carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the SS.11's 7 kg.
Which is heavier, the FGM-148 Javelin or SS.11?
The SS.11 is heavier at 30 kg compared to the FGM-148 Javelin's 22 kg.
Which is longer, the FGM-148 Javelin or SS.11?
The SS.11 is longer at 1.20 meters compared to the FGM-148 Javelin's 1.10 meters.
What guidance systems do the FGM-148 Javelin and SS.11 use?
The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance while the SS.11 uses SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the FGM-148 Javelin or SS.11?
The SS.11 entered service first in 1956, 40 years before the FGM-148 Javelin which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FGM-148 Javelin or SS.11?
The SS.11 has been produced in greater numbers with 180,000 units compared to 50,000 units of the FGM-148 Javelin.