Oman agrees to buy U.S. anti-tank missiles

The Watcher

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There was a movie of this missile hitting its target somewhere on the forums. Truely lovely to watch. What type of ATMs does Oman currently operate?
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Oman agrees to buy U.S. anti-tank missiles

Jan 7, 2005, 23:09

ORLANDO, Fla.: The armed forces of the Sultan of Oman have selected Javelin for Oman's medium-range anti-tank guided weapon requirement. In October, the Government of Oman signed a Letter of Agreement with the U.S. Government to procure approximately 100 Javelin missiles and a corresponding number of command launch units, along with training and support packages.

This selection marks the Raytheon-Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture's tenth international sale of the advanced anti-tank weapon system.

"The Javelin Product Office of the Close Combat Project Office is extremely pleased that Oman has selected Javelin," said Col. Lloyd McDaniels, U.S. Army Close Combat Weapon Systems project manager.

"Javelin provides Oman with a highly effective means of deterrence for its soldiers," said Michael Crisp, president, Javelin Joint Venture. "Javelin gives the soldier an unprecedented capability to defeat any armored or platform, both today and in the future. Additionally, Javelin is highly effective against alternate targets."

"Oman's detailed evaluation process included assessments of whole life costs and worldwide supportability. Javelin's high reliability, worldwide support and very low operational and maintenance costs were key factors. The selection of Javelin by Oman represents a key strategic sale in the region,"
said Howard Weaver, Javelin Joint Venture vice president.

Raytheon Company provides system engineering management and support for the Javelin Joint Venture and produces the command launch unit, missile guidance electronic unit and system software. Work is performed primarily at Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Ariz., and at other Raytheon facilities in Texas, Massachusetts and California.

Lockheed Martin provides missile engineering and production support for the Javelin Joint Venture in Orlando, Fla., produces the missile seeker in Ocala, Fla., and performs missile all-up-round assembly in Troy, Ala.

The combat-proven Javelin is in service with the U.S. Army and Marine Corps and has been used extensively on operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom. Along with the Omani selection of Javelin, other nations that have already selected Javelin include the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Australia and New Zealand. Javelin is also on order for the armed forces of several other countries and is being evaluated for integration onto ground and naval platforms.

Web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/


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Raven_Wing278

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a thought just crossed my mind...whats more effective in taking out an armoured platform? a javelin or a stinger...i know stingers are made to hit planes but what if boths missles are fired at tanks or APCs ..which 1 is more effective?
 

ajay_ijn

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a thought just crossed my mind...whats more effective in taking out an armoured platform? a javelin or a stinger...i know stingers are made to hit planes but what if boths missles are fired at tanks or APCs ..which 1 is more effective?
It more depends on what type of Warhead Stinger has.
Stinger will not have armor penetrating warhead,So it might not get a sucessful hit against a Tank.
From what i know from History,German during ww2 Used an Anti-Aircraft Artillery Flak-88mm for Anti-Tank purpose.
It proved very deadly against Allied Tanks.It is considered as Best Artillery Piece in ww2.
There was a movie of this missile hitting its target somewhere on the forums. Truely lovely to watch. What type of ATMs does Oman currently operate?
It is the javelin ATGM tested in against a T-72(Don't know exactly).
The tank was destroyed into pieces.
I got the Video of it
http://shogun.shafted.com.au/temp/JavelinLiveFireVsT72.mpeg
and some other videos and info on javelin
http://www.missilesandfirecontrol.com/our_products/antiarmor/JAVELIN/product-JAVELIN.html
 
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Aussie Digger

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I doubt a Stinger missile would make a very effective anti-armour weapon. It might be okay against soft skinned vehicles or perhaps light armoured vehicles, but would merely be an annoyance for an MBT. Australia uses the RBS-70 manpad SAM system and this has been upgraded recently with the new Bolide missile. This missile is designed specifically as a "dual role" anti-aircraft/anti-armour missile, but I still doubt it would be effective against an MBT. MANPAD SAM's due to the agility they require are very "light missiles" and are generally not capable of carrying the massive warhead or warheads needed to defeat heavy armour...
 

Pathfinder-X

Tribal Warlord
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ajay_ijn said:
It is the javelin ATGM tested in against a T-72(Don't know exactly).The tank was destroyed into pieces.
I got the Video of it
http://shogun.shafted.com.au/temp/JavelinLiveFireVsT72.mpeg
and some other videos and info on javelin
http://www.missilesandfirecontrol.com/our_products/antiarmor/JAVELIN/product-JAVELIN.html
Yes it is that video. However we've determined that was an assisted shot, meaning that explosive material were put inside the tank to make the damage caused by the missile more spectacular.

It's not unusual for arms manufacturers to do so to promote their product. I'm not saying Javelin is not a capable anti-armour system which is obviously not the case. I'm merely suggesting that under normal circumstances the tank wouldn't be blown to pieces if it's hitted by a man portable ATGM.
 

Elite Brain

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How would one compare the Javelin to a TOW-2 Anti Tank missile. The UAE has also selected the Javelin . Oman is also considering buying a small quantity of Hellfire missiles.
 
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Aussie Digger

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TOW 2A has a range of 4000m+. Javelin has a range of 2500m+. TOW-2A can be mounted on a vehicle helicopter or fired from a rather large tripod, but is definitely too heavy (in weight) to be considered manportable. Javelin to date (to the best of my knowledge) has only been ordered as a manportable system. I have heard it is capable of incorporation into various vehicles, but do not think that anyone has ordered this...

TOW-2A is a wire-guided ATGW. Meaning that an operator has to keep a target under observation throughout the engagement. A bit of an ask on a moving target from what I understand... Javelin uses an infra-red tracking system (similar to WVR air to air missiles) and actually "locks-on" before launch. Once it's launched an operator is free to reload, move or do whatever. The missile also possesses the ability to attack moving vehicles even after launch.

IN addition TOW-2A only attacks a target directly, ie: an operator fires a missile straight into a target. The Javelin has 2 possible attack modes: direct or "top-attack".
The Javelin is a far newer technological missile system than the TOW-2A. Both systems are good, but have slightly different roles.

Cheers.
 

eckherl

The Bunker Group
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Yes it is that video. However we've determined that was an assisted shot, meaning that explosive material were put inside the tank to make the damage caused by the missile more spectacular.

It's not unusual for arms manufacturers to do so to promote their product. I'm not saying Javelin is not a capable anti-armour system which is obviously not the case. I'm merely suggesting that under normal circumstances the tank wouldn't be blown to pieces if it's hitted by a man portable ATGM.
Yep - it looked rather spectacular though didn`t it. :)
 
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