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The Javelin’s infrared seeker is so sensitive that in some cases it has locked onto the heat of a helicopter’s engine - even though it was originally designed for tanks.
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Javelin Missile 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.
The Javelin’s infrared seeker is so sensitive that in some cases it has locked onto the heat of a helicopter’s engine - even though it was originally designed for tanks.
