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The FGM-148 Javelin, or Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System-Medium (AAWS-M), is an American-made man-portable anti-tank system in service since 1996 and continuously upgraded. It replaced the M47 Dragon anti-tank missile in US service. [ 11 ]
The deal would cost an estimated $406 million. [20] ... 50x FGM-148 Javelin command launch units with 500 anti tank missile on order [23] Air-defence. Name
Croatia has requirement for at least 54+6 Systems, a joint purchase with the French Army will lead to lower cost of the total purchase and long term logistics costs. [74] Smaller systems that will be purchased in significant quantities are the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank system with the requirement calling for at least 48 systems per battalion.
Including the cost of accessories, spare parts, training, and logistical support, the deal is estimated to be worth $122 million to the weapons' manufacturers, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.
Under disadvantages the FGM-148 is said to cost about $204,000 in 2004 for the Missile and CLU, With the Missile costing 78,000$ a piece. and the CLU costing 126,000$ Apparently that's considered costly... But in comparison to the other purpose built anti tank missiles in the US military arsenal.
The introduction of smaller, man-portable ATGMs, such as the M47 Dragon and FGM-148 Javelin, with larger warheads to the modern battlefield has given infantry the ability to defeat light and medium tanks at great ranges, though main battle tanks using composite and reactive armours have proven to be resistant to smaller ATGMs.
The Pike is intended to be more accurate with a longer range than rocket propelled grenades (RPGs) and standard rifle grenades, while being far lighter and more cost-effective than current infantry guided weapons like the $78,000 each FGM-148 Javelin.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control developed the Griffin as a low-cost modular system, using components from earlier projects, including the FGM-148 Javelin and the AIM-9X Sidewinder.