FGM-148 Javelin
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The FGM-148 Javelin, or Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System-Medium, is an American-made man-portable anti-tank system in service since 1996 and continuously upgraded. It replaced the M47 Dragon anti-tank
An assembled FGM-148 Javelin launcher
The command launch unit. The larger lens is the night vision sight, and the smaller is the daysight.
The CLU team after firing
Javelin missile launch
M47 Dragon
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The M47 Dragon, known as the FGM-77 during development, is an American shoulder-fired, man-portable anti-tank guided missile system. It was phased out of U.S. military service in 2001, in favor of the
FGM-148 Javelin
…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. Its fire-and-forget design features automatic infrared guidance, allowing the user to seek cover immediately after…
An M47 Dragon, shown here with its daytime tracker attached.
A U.S. Army soldier firing M47 Dragon.
U.S. Army soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division armed with the M47 Dragon during the 1983 Invasion of Grenada.
A Swiss Army M47 Dragon on display in October 2006.