(Washington Comprehensive Electric) Russia's invasion of Ukraine has entered the rankSurrounded by, the pictures of the Black Army carrying the "Javelin" missiles frustrated the Russian tanks spread around the world, making this anti -tank weapon that can penetrate the most advanced armored in the guerrilla war to become a stubbornly resistance to the Russian army.Symbol.
In order to avoid positive conflicts with the Russian army, Western countries provide a large number of weapons they think they can deter or frustrate Russia, including the US-made FGM-148 "javelin" anti-tank missile.
Pentagon said that small systems such as javelin and Stinger air defense missiles play their best functions on the battlefield, and allies transport these weapons to Ukraine almost every day.This kind of javelin carried by the infantry is one of the few American equipment used by the Ukraine. Due to the brilliant results of the war, the weapon quickly received the attention of the military and the outside world.
The javelin with two explosives can pierce the world's most advanced tanks, especially the Russian T-90 tank.The first explosives of the javelin will explode when they come into contact with the tank, and then release the second more powerful explosives and pierce the armor of the tank.This javelin is also lighter than other anti -tank systems that need a tripod, which can be launched from soldiers' shoulders.
As a weapon that can be "forgotten after launch", the javelin is completely self -guided. Users only need to lock the target before launch.Sagittarius can even cover before the target hit the target.Unlike other disposable missiles, the javelin can be reused, and it also has a control device for positioning systems and infrared cameras. It can lock the target up close, which can help the Ukraine to defend the front line within 5 kilometers.
A U.S. military said that javelin is very easy to use."If you have played a video game, you can use it." He said that the control device is very useful and can use it to track and observe the enemy without ammunition.
Over the years, providing a javelin to Ukraine is a controversial issue in the United States. Especially after Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, the Obama government restricted the transfer of such weapons to Kiev.The Trump administration later decided to relieve restrictions and approve sales.Under the leadership of President Biden, the delivery of javelin has become more frequent.
