→Testing: fix |
m robot: Create/upgrade articles. If there is a mistake please report on my talk page. |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Short description| | {{Short description|Indian anti-tank missile}} | ||
{{Infobox weapon | {{Infobox weapon | ||
| name = Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile | | name = Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile | ||
| image = MPATGM launched in final deliverable configuration.jpg | | image = MPATGM launched in final deliverable configuration.jpg | ||
| image_size = 300 | | image_size = 300 | ||
| caption = MPATGM tested on 11 January 2022 | | caption = MPATGM tested on 11 January 2022 | ||
| origin = [[India]] | | origin = [[India]] | ||
| type = [[Anti-tank guided missile]] | | type = [[Anti-tank guided missile]] | ||
<!-- Type selection --> | <!-- Type selection -->| is_ranged = yes | ||
| is_ranged = yes | | is_explosive = yes | ||
| is_explosive = yes | | is_missile = yes | ||
| is_missile = yes | | is_UK = no | ||
| is_UK = no | <!-- Service history -->| service = | ||
<!-- Service history --> | | used_by = | ||
| service = | | wars = <!-- Production history --> | ||
| used_by = | | designer = [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] <br/>VEM Technologies | ||
| wars = | | design_date = 2005 | ||
<!-- Production history --> | | manufacturer = [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] | ||
| designer = [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] <br/>VEM Technologies | | unit_cost = | ||
| design_date = 2005 | | production_date = | ||
| manufacturer = [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] | | number = | ||
| unit_cost = | | variants = <!-- General specifications --> | ||
| production_date = | | spec_label = | ||
| number = | | weight = Missile: {{convert|14.50|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<br/>CLU: {{convert|14.25|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="Jane"/> | ||
| variants = | | length = {{convert|1300|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}<ref name="Jane"/> | ||
<!-- General specifications --> | | part_length = | ||
| spec_label = | | width = | ||
| weight = | | height = | ||
| diameter = {{convert|120|mm|in|abbr=on}}<ref name="Jane"/> | |||
| crew = 2 | |||
| length = {{convert|1300|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}<ref name="Jane" /> | <!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->| cartridge = | ||
| part_length = | | caliber = | ||
| width = | | barrels = | ||
| height = | | action = | ||
| diameter = {{convert|120|mm|in|abbr=on}}<ref name="Jane" /> | | rate = | ||
| crew = 2 | | velocity = | ||
<!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> | | range = {{convert|200|m|km|abbr=on}} - {{convert|4,000|m|km|abbr=on}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-12 |title=India successfully tests man-portable anti-tank guided missile: All you need to know about it |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/india-successfully-tests-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile-all-you-need-to-know-about-it-10278551.html |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| cartridge = | | feed = | ||
| caliber = | | sights = Digital sight with [[laser designator]] | ||
| barrels = | <!-- Explosive specifications -->| filling = [[Tandem-charge]] [[High-explosive anti-tank|HEAT]] | ||
| action = | | filling_weight = | ||
| rate = | | detonation = | ||
| velocity = | | yield = Penetration:<br/>660mm of [[Rolled homogeneous armor|RHA]] + [[Explosive reactive armour|ERA]]<br/>710mm of RHA<ref>{{cite web |last=Kumar |first=Arun (Col. Retd.) |title=Development of Anti-Tank Guided Missile |url=https://defproac.com/?p=8377 |website=Q Tech Synergy |publisher=Defence ProAc Biz News |access-date=22 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
| range = {{convert|200|m|km|abbr=on}} - {{convert| | | armour = | ||
| feed = | | primary_armament = | ||
| sights = Digital sight with [[laser designator]] | |||
<!-- Explosive specifications --> | |||
| filling = [[Tandem-charge]] [[High-explosive anti-tank | |||
| filling_weight = | |||
| detonation = | |||
| yield = Penetration: > | |||
| armour = | |||
| primary_armament = | |||
| secondary_armament = | | secondary_armament = | ||
| engine = [[Dual-thrust]] [[Rocket engine|rocket]] with blast tube [[Soft launch (missile)|ejection motor]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Man-Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile |access-date=23 July 2021 |agency=Defence Research & Development Organisation |publisher=Ministry of Defence, Government of India |date=9 May | | engine = [[Dual-thrust rocket motor|Dual-thrust]] [[Rocket engine|rocket]] with blast tube [[Soft launch (missile)|ejection motor]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Man-Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile |access-date=23 July 2021 |agency=Defence Research & Development Organisation |publisher=Ministry of Defence, Government of India |date=9 May 2022}}</ref> | ||
| engine_power = | | engine_power = | ||
| propellant = [[Solid fuel]] | | propellant = [[Rocket propellant#Solid chemical propellants|Solid fuel]] | ||
| transmission = | | transmission = | ||
| payload_capacity = | | payload_capacity = | ||
| fuel_capacity = | | fuel_capacity = | ||
| pw_ratio = | | pw_ratio = | ||
| suspension = | | suspension = | ||
| clearance = | | clearance = | ||
| vehicle_range = | | vehicle_range = | ||
| speed = | | speed = | ||
| guidance = [[infrared homing | | guidance = Imaging [[infrared homing]] | ||
| | | launch_platform = Launch tube, tripod-mount | ||
| | | Penetration = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''MPATGM''' | The '''MPATGM''' or '''Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile''',<ref name=":4"/> is an Indian third generation [[fire-and-forget]] [[anti-tank guided missile]] (ATGM) derived from India's [[Nag (missile)|Nag ATGM]]. {{As of|2022}}, it is being developed by the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in partnership with Indian defence contractor VEM Technologies Private Limited.<ref name="Jane"/><ref name=":3"/><ref name=":1"/> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The MPATGM is a low weight, long cylindrical missile with | The MPATGM is a low weight, long cylindrical missile with two groups of four radial fins, larger ones at the middle, and smaller ones at the tail.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Geetanath |first=V. |date=14 March 2019 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-tank-missile-developed-by-drdo-successfully-fired/article26533308.ece |title=Anti-tank missile developed by DRDO successfully fired |work=The Hindu |access-date=2019-08-13 |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It is fitted with one [[high-explosive anti-tank]] (HEAT) [[shaped charge]] warhead.<ref name=":3"/> The missile has a length of about 130 cm and a diameter of about 12 cm with a collapsible tripod, and launch tube of aluminum and carbon fiber to reduce weight.<ref name="Jane"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2019/09/13/the-indian-drdo-has-a-top-attack-missile-in-the-works/ |title=The Indian DRDO Has A Top Attack Missile In The Works |date=2019-09-12 |website=21st Century Asian Arms Race |language=en |access-date=2020-02-16}}</ref> It has a weight of 14.5 kg, with its command launch unit (CLU) weighing 14.25 kg which combines a [[laser designator]] with digital all-weather sight.<ref name="Jane">{{Cite journal |last=Dhingra |first=Jayesh |date=22 February 2019 |url=https://www.janes.com/article/86778/aero-india-2019-drdo-details-short-range-mpatgm |title=Aero India 2019: DRDO details short-range MPATGM |journal=Jane's Missiles & Rockets |access-date=2019-07-08 |location=Bangalore |publisher=IHS Jane's 360}}</ref> Minimum range is 200 to 300 m; maximum range is 4 km.<ref name=":7"/> | ||
The MPATGM is equipped with an advanced [[ | The MPATGM is equipped with an advanced imaging [[infrared homing]] (IIR) sensor and integrated [[avionics]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Somasekar |first=M. |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/drdo-test-fires-successfully-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile/article26532753.ece |title=DRDO test fires successfully Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile |website=Business Line |date=14 March 2019 |language=en |access-date=2019-07-08}}</ref> The missile has [[top attack]] ability.<ref name=":0"/> It reportedly shares many similarities with ATGMs such as America's [[FGM-148 Javelin]]<ref name=":2"/> and Israel's [[Spike (ATGM)|Spike]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |last=Pandit |first=Rajat |date=4 October 2019 |title=Army inducts Israeli 'tank killers' till DRDO develops indigenous ones |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-inducts-israeli-tank-killers-till-drdo-develops-indigenous-ones/articleshow/71432164.cms |access-date=4 October 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
[[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]] started work on a man-portable version of the Nag missile in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/03/25/stories/2005032501700400.htm|title=Helicopter version of Nag under way|work=The Hindu Business Line|accessdate=6 February 2015|author=M. Somasekhar|date=24 March 2005|location=Hyderabad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061127074357/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/03/25/stories/2005032501700400.htm|archive-date=2006-11-27}}</ref> [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) sanctioned the official development of MPATGM on 27 January 2015 with probable completion date around 26 July 2018 at | [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]] started work on a man-portable version of the Nag missile in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/03/25/stories/2005032501700400.htm|title=Helicopter version of Nag under way|work=The Hindu Business Line|accessdate=6 February 2015|author=M. Somasekhar|date=24 March 2005|location=Hyderabad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061127074357/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/03/25/stories/2005032501700400.htm|archive-date=2006-11-27}}</ref> [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) sanctioned the official development of MPATGM on 27 January 2015 with probable completion date around 26 July 2018 at a cost of ₹73.46 crore.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news |last=Shukla |first=Ajai |date=2021-07-22 |title=DRDO successfully test-flies indigenously developed 'man-portable ATGM' |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/drdo-successfully-test-flies-indigenously-developed-man-portable-atgm-121072201571_1.html |access-date=2021-07-25}}</ref> | ||
On 20 December 2017, India cancelled a major deal for acquiring the Israeli [[Spike (ATGM)]] in favour of the DRDO MPATGM, after deciding that no transfer | On 20 December 2017, India cancelled a major deal for acquiring the Israeli [[Spike (ATGM)]] in favour of the DRDO MPATGM, after deciding that no [[technology transfer]] was needed to develop MPATGM.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/npc/2018/march/din-06march2018.pdf |title=India scraps mega Israeli deal for anti-tank missiles in favor of DRDO product |date=6 March 2018 |website=Defence Research and Development Organisation |access-date=14 August 2022}}</ref> However, India reauthorized the deal in January 2018 during a visit of Israeli Prime Minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] to India.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gady |first=Franz-Stefan |date=June 2019 |url=https://thediplomat.com/2019/06/report-india-scraps-israel-anti-tank-guided-missiles-deal-again/ |title=Report: India Scraps Israel Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Deal (Again) |website=The Diplomat|language=en-US |access-date=2019-08-14}}</ref> This deal was cancelled again in June 2019 after DRDO promised to deliver the MPATGM by 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |first=Amitav |last=Ranjan |date=2019-06-24 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-israel-spike-anti-tank-missiles-drdo-5796306/ |title=India scraps Israel anti-tank missile deal after DRDO says it will deliver |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=2019-08-14 |location=New Delhi}}</ref> However, the Indian Army bought a limited number of [[Spike (ATGM)]] to cater for their immediate needs until the MPATGM is ready for induction.<ref name=":5"/> MPATGM user trials were planned to be complete by 2020 but postponed due [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Krishnan M. |first=Anantha |date=14 February 2020 |title=Interview: Youngsters can power India into a defence technology leader: Dr Satheesh Reddy |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2020/02/14/youngsters-india-defence-technology-satheessh-reddy.html |url-status=live |access-date=2021-07-24 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> On induction, MPATGM will replace second generation [[MILAN]] and [[9M113 Konkurs]] ATGMs with the [[Indian Army Infantry Regiments|infantry]], [[Parachute Regiment (India)|parachute]], and [[Special forces of India|special forces]]. | ||
Indian defense [[startup company]] Tonbo Imaging with Bharat Dynamics is developing a light weight imaging infrared seeker without cryogenic compressor for MPATGM that uses [[ | Indian defense [[startup company]] Tonbo Imaging with Bharat Dynamics is developing a light weight imaging infrared seeker without cryogenic compressor for MPATGM that uses [[real-time computing]] and [[artificial intelligence]] based [[image processing]] to help the missile orient itself toward the most vulnerable part of a target tank.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Velayanikal |first=Malavika |date=2021-02-15 |title=Guided missiles homing in with Indian deep tech |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/business-of-life/guided-missiles-homing-in-with-indian-deep-tech-11613314273154.html |url-status=live |access-date=2021-02-19 |website=Mint |language=en}}</ref> | ||
===Production facility=== | ===Production facility=== | ||
The MPATGM will be manufactured by [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] at a facility located in [[Bhanoor]], Telangana. This facility was inaugurated on September | The MPATGM will be manufactured by [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] at a facility located in [[Bhanoor]], Telangana. This facility was inaugurated on 29 September 2018.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Siddiqui |first=Huma |date=1 October 2018 |title=MPATGM: Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile production facility opened at Bharat Dynamics Ltd |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/mpatgm-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile-production-facility-opened-at-bharat-dynamics-ltd/1333247/ |url-status=live |website=The Financial Express |language=en-US |access-date=15 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |author=PTI<!-- May be incorrect --> |date=1 October 2018 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/production-facility-for-man-portable-anti-tank-missiles-opened/articleshow/66028928.cms |title=Production facility for man-portable anti-tank missiles opened |work=The Economic Times |access-date=2019-08-15}}</ref> | ||
==Testing== | ==Testing== | ||
[[File:DRDO MPATGM.webm|thumb|left|MPATGM hitting a target during test]] | |||
* ''Test 1'' – On 15 September 2018, DRDO conducted the first trial of the MPATGM; it was successful. On 16 September 2018, this was followed by another successful trial.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |url=http://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=183492 |title=Second Flight Test of MPATGM Successful|date=16 September 2018 |website=Press Information Bureau, Government of India |access-date=2019-08-15}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Gady |first=Franz-Stefan |date=16 September 2018 |url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/09/indias-drdo-test-fires-indigenous-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile/ |title=India's DRDO Test Fires Indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile |website=The Diplomat |language=en-US |access-date=2019-07-08}}</ref> | |||
* '' | * ''Test 2'' – On 13 March 2019, DRDO successfully completed Guided Flight Trials (GFT) of MPATGM at Rajasthan desert. It proved the top attack mode, at a range of 2,500 m. On 14 March 2019, another successful test occurred.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=18941613 |title=Twin Success for Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile |date=14 March 2019 |website=Press Information Bureau, Government of India |access-date=2019-08-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-successfully-carries-out-trial-for-mp-atgm/articleshow/68411020.cms |title=Anti-tank guided missile test-fired successfully |date=14 March 2019 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=2019-07-08}}</ref> | ||
* '' | * ''Test 3'' – On 11 September 2019, the missile was tested again. A man portable tripod launcher was used in the test. The target of the test was a dummy tank, which was hit via top attack.<ref>{{Cite news |author= |date=2019-09-11 |title=DRDO successfully tests indigenous anti-tank missile |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/drdo-successfully-tests-indigenous-anti-tank-missile/article29394941.ece |access-date=2019-09-12 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
* ''Test 4'' – After a gap of one year due to [[COVID-19 lockdown in India]], on 21 July 2021, DRDO successfully flight tested MPATGM on a target mimicking a tank using a [[thermal sight]] to prove the minimum range using direct attack at 200–300 meters. The test was to validate missile in-flight stability and deployment of guidance mechanism within short distance. With this test, the MPATGM development project is now nearer completion. During this test, the missile used a newly developed light-weight [[state of the art]] miniaturized version of the IIR seeker.<ref name=":6"/><ref>{{Cite news |last=Banerjea |first=Aparna |date=21 July 2021 |title=DRDO successfully flight tests home-grown man-portable anti-tank guided missile |website=Mint |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/drdo-successfully-flight-tests-home-grown-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile-11626864322755.html |url-status=live |access-date=21 July 2021}}</ref> | |||
* '' | * ''Test 5'' – On 11 January 2022, DRDO successfully flight tested MPATGM in final deliverable configuration. The test was to prove consistent performance at minimum range. It already completed a similar successful test for maximum range. The missile used a miniaturized IIR seeker with advanced avionics for on-board control and guidance. The system is now ready to enter serial production.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Ravi |date=11 January 2022 |title=DRDO successfully flight tests final deliverable configuration of man portable anti-tank guided missile |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/dispatches/drdo-successfully-flight-tests-final-deliverable-configuration-of-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile/article38240245.ece |agency=The Publishing |publisher=Frontline |access-date=11 January 2022}}</ref> For this test, the Indian Army demanded that the missile be effective and accurate at 200–300 m, while DRDO was looking for a minimum distance of 400–500 m.<ref name=":7">{{cite news |last=Shukla |first=Ajai |date=12 January 2022 |title=DRDO test-fires indigenous anti-tank missile |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/drdo-test-fires-indigenous-anti-tank-missile-122011200053_1.html |access-date=12 January 2022 |work=Business Standard}}</ref> Contemporary ATGMs such as Spike-LR have a similar effective minimum range of 200 m.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spike-LR multi-purpose missile system |url=https://en.missilery.info/missile/spike-lr |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=Missilery.info}}</ref> | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
| Line 101: | Line 93: | ||
|width=160 | height=170 | |width=160 | height=170 | ||
|File:MPATGM launched in final deliverable configuration by DRDO.ogg | |File:MPATGM launched in final deliverable configuration by DRDO.ogg|MPATGM launched in final deliverable configuration by DRDO. | ||
|File:Indigenously developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) successfully flight-tested for the second time from the Ahmednagar range, Maharashtra on September 16, 2018.JPG|Indigenously developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) successfully flight-tested on 16 September 2018. | |||
|File:Indigenously developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) successfully flight-tested for the second time from the Ahmednagar range, Maharashtra on September 16, 2018.JPG | |File:DRDO successfully test fires indigenously developed MPATGM missile.jpg|DRDO successfully test fires indigenously developed MPATGM missile. | ||
|File:DRDO successfully test fires indigenously developed MPATGM missile.jpg | |||
}} | }} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
{{Portal|India|Rocketry}} | |||
;Related development | |||
* [[Nag (missile)]] | * [[Nag (missile)]] | ||
;Missiles of comparable role and configuration | |||
* [[Spike (ATGM)|Spike-LR]] | * [[Spike (ATGM)|Spike-LR]] | ||
* [[FGM-148 Javelin]] | * [[FGM-148 Javelin]] | ||
| Line 124: | Line 112: | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{ | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{Commons category|MPATGM}} | |||
* [https://www.mod.gov.in/sites/default/files/MoDAR2018.pdf, Annual Report 2018-19 Ministry of Defence, Government of India] | * [https://www.mod.gov.in/sites/default/files/MoDAR2018.pdf, Annual Report 2018-19 Ministry of Defence, Government of India] | ||
{{ | {{Defence Research and Development Organisation}} | ||
{{Indian missiles}} | |||
[[Category:Anti-tank missiles]] | [[Category:Anti-tank guided missiles]] | ||
[[Category:Guided missiles of India]] | [[Category:Guided missiles of India]] | ||
Revision as of 03:23, 14 December 2022
| Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile | |
|---|---|
 MPATGM tested on 11 January 2022 | |
| Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
| Place of origin | India |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation VEM Technologies |
| Designed | 2005 |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Missile: 14.50 kg (32.0 lb) CLU: 14.25 kg (31.4 lb)[1] |
| Length | 1,300 mm (4 ft 3 in)[1] |
| Diameter | 120 mm (4.7 in)[1] |
| Crew | 2 |
| Effective firing range | 200 m (0.20 km) - 4,000 m (4.0 km)[2] |
| Sights | Digital sight with laser designator |
| Warhead | Tandem-charge HEAT |
| Blast yield | Penetration: 660mm of RHA + ERA 710mm of RHA[3] |
| Engine | Dual-thrust rocket with blast tube ejection motor[4] |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Guidance system | Imaging infrared homing |
Launch platform | Launch tube, tripod-mount |
The MPATGM or Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile,[5] is an Indian third generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) derived from India's Nag ATGM. As of 2022[update], it is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in partnership with Indian defence contractor VEM Technologies Private Limited.[1][6][7]
Design
The MPATGM is a low weight, long cylindrical missile with two groups of four radial fins, larger ones at the middle, and smaller ones at the tail.[7] It is fitted with one high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) shaped charge warhead.[6] The missile has a length of about 130 cm and a diameter of about 12 cm with a collapsible tripod, and launch tube of aluminum and carbon fiber to reduce weight.[1][8] It has a weight of 14.5 kg, with its command launch unit (CLU) weighing 14.25 kg which combines a laser designator with digital all-weather sight.[1] Minimum range is 200 to 300 m; maximum range is 4 km.[9]
The MPATGM is equipped with an advanced imaging infrared homing (IIR) sensor and integrated avionics.[10] The missile has top attack ability.[11] It reportedly shares many similarities with ATGMs such as America's FGM-148 Javelin[12] and Israel's Spike.[13]
Development
DRDO started work on a man-portable version of the Nag missile in 2005.[14] Ministry of Defence (MoD) sanctioned the official development of MPATGM on 27 January 2015 with probable completion date around 26 July 2018 at a cost of ₹73.46 crore.[15]
On 20 December 2017, India cancelled a major deal for acquiring the Israeli Spike (ATGM) in favour of the DRDO MPATGM, after deciding that no technology transfer was needed to develop MPATGM.[12] However, India reauthorized the deal in January 2018 during a visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to India.[16] This deal was cancelled again in June 2019 after DRDO promised to deliver the MPATGM by 2021.[17] However, the Indian Army bought a limited number of Spike (ATGM) to cater for their immediate needs until the MPATGM is ready for induction.[13] MPATGM user trials were planned to be complete by 2020 but postponed due COVID-19 pandemic.[18] On induction, MPATGM will replace second generation MILAN and 9M113 Konkurs ATGMs with the infantry, parachute, and special forces.
Indian defense startup company Tonbo Imaging with Bharat Dynamics is developing a light weight imaging infrared seeker without cryogenic compressor for MPATGM that uses real-time computing and artificial intelligence based image processing to help the missile orient itself toward the most vulnerable part of a target tank.[19]
Production facility
The MPATGM will be manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited at a facility located in Bhanoor, Telangana. This facility was inaugurated on 29 September 2018.[6][20]
Testing
- Test 1 – On 15 September 2018, DRDO conducted the first trial of the MPATGM; it was successful. On 16 September 2018, this was followed by another successful trial.[5][11]
- Test 2 – On 13 March 2019, DRDO successfully completed Guided Flight Trials (GFT) of MPATGM at Rajasthan desert. It proved the top attack mode, at a range of 2,500 m. On 14 March 2019, another successful test occurred.[21][22]
- Test 3 – On 11 September 2019, the missile was tested again. A man portable tripod launcher was used in the test. The target of the test was a dummy tank, which was hit via top attack.[23]
- Test 4 – After a gap of one year due to COVID-19 lockdown in India, on 21 July 2021, DRDO successfully flight tested MPATGM on a target mimicking a tank using a thermal sight to prove the minimum range using direct attack at 200–300 meters. The test was to validate missile in-flight stability and deployment of guidance mechanism within short distance. With this test, the MPATGM development project is now nearer completion. During this test, the missile used a newly developed light-weight state of the art miniaturized version of the IIR seeker.[15][24]
- Test 5 – On 11 January 2022, DRDO successfully flight tested MPATGM in final deliverable configuration. The test was to prove consistent performance at minimum range. It already completed a similar successful test for maximum range. The missile used a miniaturized IIR seeker with advanced avionics for on-board control and guidance. The system is now ready to enter serial production.[25] For this test, the Indian Army demanded that the missile be effective and accurate at 200–300 m, while DRDO was looking for a minimum distance of 400–500 m.[9] Contemporary ATGMs such as Spike-LR have a similar effective minimum range of 200 m.[26]
Gallery
-
MPATGM launched in final deliverable configuration by DRDO.
-
Indigenously developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) successfully flight-tested on 16 September 2018. -
DRDO successfully test fires indigenously developed MPATGM missile.
_successfully_flight-tested_for_the_second_time_from_the_Ahmednagar_range,_Maharashtra_on_September_16,_2018.JPG)
See also
- Related development
- Missiles of comparable role and configuration
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Dhingra, Jayesh (22 February 2019). "Aero India 2019: DRDO details short-range MPATGM". Jane's Missiles & Rockets. Bangalore: IHS Jane's 360. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ↑ "India successfully tests man-portable anti-tank guided missile: All you need to know about it". Firstpost. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ↑ Kumar, Arun (Col. Retd.). "Development of Anti-Tank Guided Missile". Q Tech Synergy. Defence ProAc Biz News. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ↑ "Man-Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile". Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Defence Research & Development Organisation. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Second Flight Test of MPATGM Successful". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 16 September 2018. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Siddiqui, Huma (1 October 2018). "MPATGM: Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile production facility opened at Bharat Dynamics Ltd". The Financial Express. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 Geetanath, V. (14 March 2019). "Anti-tank missile developed by DRDO successfully fired". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ↑ "The Indian DRDO Has A Top Attack Missile In The Works". 21st Century Asian Arms Race. 2019-09-12. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Shukla, Ajai (12 January 2022). "DRDO test-fires indigenous anti-tank missile". Business Standard. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ Somasekar, M. (14 March 2019). "DRDO test fires successfully Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile". Business Line. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Gady, Franz-Stefan (16 September 2018). "India's DRDO Test Fires Indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile". The Diplomat. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "India scraps mega Israeli deal for anti-tank missiles in favor of DRDO product" (PDF). Defence Research and Development Organisation. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Pandit, Rajat (4 October 2019). "Army inducts Israeli 'tank killers' till DRDO develops indigenous ones". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ↑ M. Somasekhar (24 March 2005). "Helicopter version of Nag under way". The Hindu Business Line. Hyderabad. Archived from the original on 2006-11-27. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Shukla, Ajai (2021-07-22). "DRDO successfully test-flies indigenously developed 'man-portable ATGM'". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
- ↑ Gady, Franz-Stefan (June 2019). "Report: India Scraps Israel Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Deal (Again)". The Diplomat. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
- ↑ Ranjan, Amitav (2019-06-24). "India scraps Israel anti-tank missile deal after DRDO says it will deliver". The Indian Express. New Delhi. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
- ↑ Krishnan M., Anantha (14 February 2020). "Interview: Youngsters can power India into a defence technology leader: Dr Satheesh Reddy". OnManorama. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Velayanikal, Malavika (2021-02-15). "Guided missiles homing in with Indian deep tech". Mint. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ PTI (1 October 2018). "Production facility for man-portable anti-tank missiles opened". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
- ↑ "Twin Success for Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-15.
- ↑ "Anti-tank guided missile test-fired successfully". The Economic Times. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ↑ "DRDO successfully tests indigenous anti-tank missile". The Hindu. 2019-09-11. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
- ↑ Banerjea, Aparna (21 July 2021). "DRDO successfully flight tests home-grown man-portable anti-tank guided missile". Mint. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Sharma, Ravi (11 January 2022). "DRDO successfully flight tests final deliverable configuration of man portable anti-tank guided missile". Frontline. The Publishing. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ↑ "Spike-LR multi-purpose missile system". Missilery.info. Retrieved 2022-10-12.