FGM-148 Javelin vs Swingfire
The FGM-148 Javelin and the Swingfire are both Anti-Tank missiles. Range is 2 km for the FGM-148 Javelin vs 4 km for the Swingfire. The FGM-148 Javelin reaches 1,080 km/h vs 666 km/h for the Swingfire. The FGM-148 Javelin carries a 8.4 kg warhead vs 7 kg for the Swingfire. Launch weight is 22 kg for the FGM-148 Javelin vs 27 kg for the Swingfire. The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance, while the Swingfire relies on Wire, SACLOS. The FGM-148 Javelin has been produced in 50,000 units vs 46,650 for the Swingfire. Unit cost is $0.216717M for the FGM-148 Javelin vs $0.01M for the Swingfire. The Swingfire entered service 27 years before the FGM-148 Javelin (1969 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 |
| British anti-tank missile, entered service in 1969, using wire guidance to reach its 4 km range. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Anti-Tank |
| Type | Anti-tank wire-guided missile |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| Service year | 1969 |
| Number produced | 46,650 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| Range | 2.5 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 22 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 8.4 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 1.10 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 127 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 4.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 666 km/h â—‰ |
| Weight | 27 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 7.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 1.07 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 170 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Wire, SACLOS |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the FGM-148 Javelin or Swingfire?
The Swingfire has a longer range at 4 km compared to the FGM-148 Javelin's 2 km.
Which is faster, the FGM-148 Javelin or Swingfire?
The FGM-148 Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Swingfire's 666 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the FGM-148 Javelin or Swingfire?
The FGM-148 Javelin carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the Swingfire's 7 kg.
Which is heavier, the FGM-148 Javelin or Swingfire?
The Swingfire is heavier at 27 kg compared to the FGM-148 Javelin's 22 kg.
Which is longer, the FGM-148 Javelin or Swingfire?
The FGM-148 Javelin is longer at 1.10 meters compared to the Swingfire's 1.07 meters.
What guidance systems do the FGM-148 Javelin and Swingfire use?
The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance while the Swingfire uses Wire, SACLOS guidance.
Which entered service first, the FGM-148 Javelin or Swingfire?
The Swingfire entered service first in 1969, 27 years before the FGM-148 Javelin which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FGM-148 Javelin or Swingfire?
The FGM-148 Javelin has been produced in greater numbers with 50,000 units compared to 46,650 units of the Swingfire.