ACE3/docs/wiki/feature/javelin.md

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layout: wiki
title: Javelin
component: javelin
description: Javelin AT launcher and locking.
group: feature
category: equipment
parent: wiki
mod: ace
version:
  major: 3
  minor: 0
  patch: 0
---

## 1. Overview

### 1.1 Improved locking
The locking capabilities of the Titan and Javelin got improved, you can now lock on anything that has a thermal signature, including houses.

### 1.2 Fire mode switching
The Titan / Javelin now posses the ability to be used in top down attack or direct.

## 2. Usage

### 2.1 Locking with the Titan / Javelin
- For this feature you need to have a compatible launcher.
- Fully zoom in with the launcher.
- Switch to thermals <kbd>N</kbd> (Arma 3 default key bind `Night vision`).
- While keeping your aim steadily on target press and hold <kbd>Tab&nbsp;↹</kbd> (ACE3 default key bind `Lock Target [Hold]`).
- When the sound changes and a cross appears on the screen the target is locked and you're able to fire.

### 2.2 Switching fire mode
- For this feature you need to have a compatible launcher.
- When aiming with your launcher press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Tab&nbsp;↹</kbd>.
- On the right side of the screen (for most launchers) you should see that `TOP`is now illumiated in green which means that your missile will be fired in top down mode.
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			`version:`
			`major: 3`
			`minor: 0`
			`patch: 0`
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			`## 1. Overview`

			`### 1.1 Improved locking`
			`The locking capabilities of the Titan and Javelin got improved, you can now lock on anything that has a thermal signature, including houses.`

			`### 1.2 Fire mode switching`
			`The Titan / Javelin now posses the ability to be used in top down attack or direct.`

			`## 2. Usage`

			`### 2.1 Locking with the Titan / Javelin`
			`- For this feature you need to have a compatible launcher.`
			`- Fully zoom in with the launcher.`
			- Switch to thermals <kbd>N</kbd> (Arma 3 default key bind `Night vision`).
			- While keeping your aim steadily on target press and hold <kbd>Tab ↹</kbd> (ACE3 default key bind `Lock Target [Hold]`).
			`- When the sound changes and a cross appears on the screen the target is locked and you're able to fire.`

			`### 2.2 Switching fire mode`
			`- For this feature you need to have a compatible launcher.`
			`- When aiming with your launcher press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Tab ↹</kbd>.`
			- On the right side of the screen (for most launchers) you should see that `TOP`is now illumiated in green which means that your missile will be fired in top down mode.