Indigenously developed MPATGM
Source : PIB
Technology/Internal Security
What is discussed under Indigenously developed MPATGM ?
- About the test
- Man Portable Antitank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
Why in News ?
DRDO successfully flight-tests indigenously developed MPATGM for minimum range.
Key Facts
- In a major boost towards AatmaNirbhar Bharat and strengthening of Indian Army, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget Man Portable Antitank Guided Missile (MPATGM).
- The missile was launched from a man portable launcher integrated with thermal site and the target was mimicking a tank.
- The missile hit the target in direct attack mode and destroyed it with precision.
- The test has validated the minimum range successfully and all the mission objectives were met.
- The missile has already been successfully flight tested for the maximum range.
Man Portable Antitank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
- The missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art Miniaturized Infrared Imaging Seeker along with advanced avionics.
- The test brings the development of indigenous third generation man portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile close to completion.
- Low weight, fire and forget Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile.
- Miniaturised Infrared Imaging seeker.
- It is launched using a tripod designed for a maximum range of 2.5 km with a launch weight of less than 15 Kg.
- Anti Tank guided missile is a medium or long-range missile whose primary purpose is to destroy tanks and other armoured vehicles.
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