ATGM developed with multi-platform launch capability, says Ministry
Indigenously-developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) was successfully test-fired from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army at KK Ranges with support of Armoured Corps Centre & School (ACC&S) Ahmednagar on 28 June 2022.
In the test, the ATGM hit the bull’s eye with textbook precision and successfully defeated the target at minimum ranges.
Telemetry systems recorded the satisfactory flight performance of the missile.
The all-indigenous ATGM employs a tandem High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles, the Ministry of Defence said on 28 June 2022.
The ATGM has been developed with multi-platform launch capability and is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from 120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun.
Engaging the targets at lower ranges is a challenge due to the dimensional constraints of tank launched ATGMs, which has been successfully accomplished by the ATGM for MBT Arjun.
The ATGM’s capability to engage targets from minimum to maximum range has been established during the trial. Earlier the trials have been successful for maximum range.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy said that the development of laser guided ATGM will enhance the fire power of the MBT Arjun. fiinews.com
