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FGM-148 Javelin

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The FGM-148 Javelin, or Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System-Medium (AAWS-M), is an American-made anti-tank system. It has a fire-and-forget design and automatic infrared guidance. This allows the user to seek cover right after launch. The Javelin's high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead can defeat modern tanks, hitting them from above, where their armor is thinnest.[1]

References

  1. "Javelin Portable Anti-Tank Missile". www.army-technology.com. Army Technology. Archived from the original on 7 September 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2014.