Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Javelin is a one-shot weapon, unlocked at level 50. The FGM-148 Javelin is a United States-made man-portable anti tank missile, replacing the older M47 Dragon. It was designed in response to the need for a man-portable anti-tank missile, with an advanced internal guidance system and sufficient destructive power to tackle modern armour. Design started in 1985, following subsequent prototypes, production and training, the first Javelins were deployed with US units in 1996. The missile itself utilises two shaped charges in its warhead; The precursor charge is smaller, and is designed to trigger the reactive armour found on many modern vehicles; The second larger charge penetrates the remaining conventional armour and disables the vehicle. In game, The Javelin is capable of locking onto either air or ground targets, which sets it aside from the other launchers. It's one of only two launchers that can destroy air support with just one undiverted missile - so it's much better than the AT-4 at taking out harriers and helicopters. However, it's not as effective as the Stinger - for a number of reasons. First of all, you only get one missile - so in the case of the higher killstreaks with countermeasures, you won't be able to take it down on your own. Secondly, the lock time of the Javelin is slower than the Stinger - if you're not cold blooded you'll often find you won't be able to launch before you're taken out. Thirdly, the non-direct attack path of the Javelin means it will take much longer to strike the aircraft - again, if you're not cold blooded you'll run a huge risk of being targeted in the meantime. Lastly, and most perplexingly, is the Javelin's proclivity to miss its intended target: Harriers, in particular, will often evade the Javelin on its way down - allowing the missile to strike the ground instead of the air support. While you can occasional