About Nag Anti-Tank Missile System (NAMIS)
Developed By:
- Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), DRDO
- Production by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Key Features:
- NAMIS is a tracked version of the Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) mounted on a BMP-2 chassis.
- Third-generation ‘fire-and-forget’ missile that locks onto targets using an Imaging Infrared (IIR) Seeker before launch.
- Designed to destroy heavily armored enemy tanks, including those equipped with composite and reactive armor.
- Night-strike capability for operations in low visibility conditions.
- Attack Modes:
- Top Attack Mode: Missile climbs after launch and dives onto the target from above.
- Direct Attack Mode: The Missile travels at a lower altitude and directly hits the target.
- Range: 500 meters to 4 km.
- NAMICA (Nag Missile Carrier):
- Based on Russian-origin BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
- Amphibious capability for mobility across varied terrains.
Other Versions of Nag ATGM:
- Helina (Helicopter-Launched Version):
- Successfully tested in 2018.
- Developed for Rudra and Light Combat Helicopters (LCHs).
