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Javelin.

Authors :
Gourley, Scott R.
Source :
Army Magazine. Jun2006, Vol. 56 Issue 6, p62-64. 2p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article discusses the Javelin missile as a medium-range, man-portable, anti-armor weapon system that provides a highly formidable capability able to defeat all known armor threats for the dismounted close fight. It consists a 21.6-pound missile and 14.1 pound command launch unit, which has an effective range of less than 75 meters to more than 2,500 meters. To fire the weapon, gunner must place the cursor to his target, and the missile will strike where the armor is weakest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00042455
Volume :
56
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Army Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
21180749