FGM-148 Javelin vs Spike
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 22 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 8.4 kg |
| Length | 1.10 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 127 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive Anti Tank |
| Range | 25.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 550 km/h â—‰ |
| Weight | 14 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 1.20 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 130 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | IIR homing, CCD, RF data-link |
| Warhead type | Tandem High Explosive Anti Tank |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the FGM-148 Javelin or Spike?
The Spike has a longer range at 25 km compared to the FGM-148 Javelin's 2 km.
Which is faster, the FGM-148 Javelin or Spike?
The FGM-148 Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 0.9 compared to the Spike's 550 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the FGM-148 Javelin or Spike?
The FGM-148 Javelin carries a larger warhead at 8 kg compared to the Spike's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the FGM-148 Javelin or Spike?
The FGM-148 Javelin is heavier at 22 kg compared to the Spike's 14 kg.
Which is longer, the FGM-148 Javelin or Spike?
The Spike 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 Spike use?
The FGM-148 Javelin uses Infrared homing guidance while the Spike uses IIR homing, CCD, RF data-link guidance.
Which entered service first, the FGM-148 Javelin or Spike?
The Spike entered service first in 1981, 15 years before the FGM-148 Javelin which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FGM-148 Javelin or Spike?
The FGM-148 Javelin has been produced in greater numbers with 50,000 units compared to 40,000 units of the Spike.