MAN-PORTABLE ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILE (MPATGM)

July 22, 2021

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM).

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The missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art Miniaturized Infrared Imaging Seeker along with advanced avionics.
The man-portable missile is launched using a tripod is designed for a maximum range of 2.5 km with a launch weight of less than 15 Kg.
Control Flight Tests have been successfully carried out and Guided Flight Tests (with IIR Seeker) are planned.

Source : LiveMint

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