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'''Muntra''' is | '''Muntra''' is a family of [[unmanned vehicle|unmanned]] [[armored vehicle]] developed by [[India]]'s [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs1/CVRDE/English/indexnew.jsp?pg=products.jsp#|title=Combat Vehicles Research & Development Estt (CVRDE) Chennai - CVRDE Chennai- DRDO DRDO|website=www.drdo.gov.in|access-date=2017-08-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811055308/https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs1/CVRDE/English/indexnew.jsp?pg=products.jsp|archive-date=2017-08-11|url-status=dead}}</ref> The name stands for "Mission Unmanned Tracked" <ref>[http://www.firstpost.com/india/drdo-develops-indias-first-unmanned-tank-muntra-rolls-it-out-of-chennai-lab-3870693.html "DRDO develops India's first unmanned tank, Muntra; rolls it out of Chennai lab"]</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
Muntra is | Muntra is a family modified Soviet [[BMP-2]] armored personnel carrier intended to be used for Unmanned missions. Current variants are unarmed. Three variants exist: '''Muntra-S''' for surveillance, '''Muntra-M''' for mine clearing, and '''Muntra-N''' operating in nuclear or chemical contaminated zones. It has autonomous navigation through GPS waypoints with obstacle detection and avoidance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/meet-muntra-indias-first-unmanned-tank/muntra-features/slideshow/59819923.cms|title=Meet Muntra, India's first unmanned tank - Army says tank you|website=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.in/Indias-first-unmanned-tank-Muntra-is-here-Here-are-the-details/articleshow/59819635.cms|title=India's first unmanned tank Muntra is here. Here are the details|publisher=}}</ref><ref>[http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/india-unveils-its-robot-tank-21792 India Unveils Its 'Robot' Tank: Could It Be a Game Changer?], National Interest, Michael Peck, 7 August 2017</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=DRDO|date=2018|title=Technology Focus Muntra series of UGV'S|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Mar-Apr_2018_web.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Variants== | ||
'''Muntra-B''' | '''Muntra-B''' | ||
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'''MUNTRA-S''' | '''MUNTRA-S''' | ||
[[File:MUNTRA-S.jpg|thumb|Muntra-S]] | [[File:MUNTRA-S.jpg|thumb|Muntra-S]] | ||
MUNTRA-S is tele-operated from MUNTRA-B via a datalink or through pre set waypoints. It has | MUNTRA-S is tele-operated from MUNTRA-B via a datalink or through pre set waypoints. It has a maximum detection range of 15 Kilometres.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - S {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-s|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> | ||
'''MUNTRA-M''' | '''MUNTRA-M''' | ||
The Muntra-M is equipped with ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Vapour Detection System (VDS) to detect landmines and IED'S and marks the area.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - M {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-m|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> | The Muntra-M is equipped with ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Vapour Detection System (VDS) to detect landmines and IED'S and marks the area.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - M {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-m|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> | ||
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The MUNTRA-N is intended to operate in Nuclear and biological affected area to carry out survey and recon of the affected area.It is capable of detecting nuclear radiations ,chemical warfare agents ,biological agents like viruses, Bacteria and spores etc. and can collect samples from the affected area.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - N {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-n|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref> | The MUNTRA-N is intended to operate in Nuclear and biological affected area to carry out survey and recon of the affected area.It is capable of detecting nuclear radiations ,chemical warfare agents ,biological agents like viruses, Bacteria and spores etc. and can collect samples from the affected area.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - N {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-n|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:56, 8 September 2022
| Muntra (Unarmed Vehicle) | |
|---|---|
 Muntra-S | |
| Type | unmanned |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2017–present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Manufacturer | Ordnance Factory |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 11 tonnes (12 short tons; 11 long tons)[1] |
| Length | 6.735 metres (22 ft 1.2 in) |
| Width | 3.15 metres (10 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 2.45 metres (8 ft 0 in) |
| Engine | 300 hp (225 kW) |
| Power/weight | 21 hp/tonne |
Muntra is a family of unmanned armored vehicle developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation.[2] The name stands for "Mission Unmanned Tracked" [3]
Design[edit | edit source]
Muntra is a family modified Soviet BMP-2 armored personnel carrier intended to be used for Unmanned missions. Current variants are unarmed. Three variants exist: Muntra-S for surveillance, Muntra-M for mine clearing, and Muntra-N operating in nuclear or chemical contaminated zones. It has autonomous navigation through GPS waypoints with obstacle detection and avoidance.[4][5][6][1]
Variants[edit | edit source]
Muntra-B
It is the command post for the MUNTRA series of vehicles. It has a 2 man crew to command the MUNTRA series of vehicles via datalink.[7][1]
MUNTRA-S
MUNTRA-S is tele-operated from MUNTRA-B via a datalink or through pre set waypoints. It has a maximum detection range of 15 Kilometres.[8][1]
MUNTRA-M
The Muntra-M is equipped with ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Vapour Detection System (VDS) to detect landmines and IED'S and marks the area.[9][1]
MUNTRA-N
The MUNTRA-N is intended to operate in Nuclear and biological affected area to carry out survey and recon of the affected area.It is capable of detecting nuclear radiations ,chemical warfare agents ,biological agents like viruses, Bacteria and spores etc. and can collect samples from the affected area.[10]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 DRDO (2018). "Technology Focus Muntra series of UGV'S" (PDF).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Combat Vehicles Research & Development Estt (CVRDE) Chennai - CVRDE Chennai- DRDO DRDO". www.drdo.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2017-08-11. Retrieved 2017-08-25.
- ↑ "DRDO develops India's first unmanned tank, Muntra; rolls it out of Chennai lab"
- ↑ "Meet Muntra, India's first unmanned tank - Army says tank you". The Economic Times.
- ↑ "India's first unmanned tank Muntra is here. Here are the details".
- ↑ India Unveils Its 'Robot' Tank: Could It Be a Game Changer?, National Interest, Michael Peck, 7 August 2017
- ↑ "MUNTRA - B | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India". www.drdo.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ↑ "MUNTRA - S | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India". www.drdo.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ↑ "MUNTRA - M | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India". www.drdo.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
- ↑ "MUNTRA - N | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India". www.drdo.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-10-16.