in this content we will look at the parts of the javelin missile the reusable command launch unit clu how it works the awesomeness of the twin charge or precursor charge and the main charge and most importantly how to fire the missile and the mechanism through which a javelin missile destroys reactive armor all of that in 4k quality animation so let's get straight to the content the javelin fgm 148 is an anti-tank missile that locks onto the infrared image of a target the soldier picks several targets and attack kinds by peering through a command launch unit breaking it down the javelin missile is divided into seven parts the sensors which guides the missile to its target a small precursor charge that can be used to overcome reactive armor or other impediments the guidance system which is the brain of the missile along with the sensor the main charge which is detonated after the precursor the main flight motor using conventional rocket propellant the multiple fins stabilizing the missile and last part of the missile is the launch motor engaged just to clear some space for the soldier we will look more closely at the use of this motor as we proceed further in this content the gunner carries a reusable command launch unit in addition to the launch tube assembly often known as a clu also pronounced clue which is the two part systems aiming component the clu includes three views that may be used to detect target and fire the missile it can also be used as a portable thermal sight when not attached to the missile the launch tube assembly which houses the missile and protects it from severe circumstances is carried by both the gunner and the ammo bearer the two also features built-in electronics and a locking hinge system allowing for quick and easy attachment and removal of the missile from the command launch unit it has a length of 1.1 meter or 43 inches with a barrel of 1.2 meter or 47 inches with a diameter of 142 mm or 5.6 inches the warhead weigh around 19 pounds or 8.4 kilogram now let us learn how to fire the javelin in a few simple steps this switch can be changed from off to night mode by the soldier operating the launcher now to fire the infrared detectors will have to be cooled to a proper temperature by the clu cooling unit which will take three minutes or less once the night vision site has been properly cooled the soldier has full missile capability the soldier will then be using the left hand grip which have a variety of sign options that can be picked by switching between the broader four times site and the more narrow nine times site between night and day imaging settings once a target has been identified the user can flip a protective cover and press and hold the seeker trigger on the left hand grip this activates the seeking locking sequence as well as the firing trigger the user can choose a shooting mode from the right hand grip having two options direct and top which modify the trajectories based on the object this is the trajectory of the javelin the soldier could assign at a push of a button which is direct in top attack mode now let us find out how the javelin defeats reactive armor reactive armor is made to fight fire with fire the javelin missile has two explosive charges a small precursor charge designed to destroy reactive armor or other barriers and a considerably bigger primary charge designed to eliminate tanks when the missile hits the reactive armor it detonates the precursor charge goes off igniting the explosion inside the reactive armor smaller less complex missiles would be deflected away from the tank stop the missile's main charge on the other hand detonates a split second later nothing can stop the powerful javelin from bursting clean through the tanks hull now that the reactive armor's explosive charge has been depleted now let us look at the type of warhead the javelin used to defeat reactive armor the javelin uses a shaped charge which have a hollow indent through which a metal liner is fitted let's have a quick look at how it works in this animation when the charge is detonated a pressure wave builds behind the metal liner deforming and speeding it into a landslide jet of ultra-fast metallic particles that pierce armor of most weaponry that is available today with all that powerful warhead the javelin can pierce armor with a thickness of 600 to 800 mm world emojis armor making most tanks vulnerable it has a maximum firing range as 2 500 meters a variant of the javelin with a range of 4750 meters was recently created by the company the system can be deployed and ready to fire in under 30 seconds with a reload time of less than 20 seconds the missile is mounted on the clu and the gunner engages the target by placing a cursor box over the image of the target using the clu site a partial launch ejects the missile from the launch too resulting in a shoulder launch with minimal recoil soft launch allows for firing from inside buildings or from hidden locations the greater propellant in the second stage is ignited once the missile is clear and the missile is driven towards the turret the united states is the javelin's first and primary operator along with 22 countries despite its expensive cost of 250 000 per missile but in recent times the javelin has been exported in massive numbers to a particular country proving it to be a game changer on the modern battlefield you subscribe as we bring you the f-18 super hornet and the f35 lighting chat along with the many contents to come and have created from scratch