Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted first successful trials of indigenously developed third generation (MPATGM)-
Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile.
a. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
b. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
c. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
d. None of the above
- Two rounds of missile were flight tested in operational configuration in two days from Ahmednagar range in Maharashtra.
About the Test:
- The two tests were intended for two different ranges.
- After its launch from platform, the missile tracked target all through its trajectory and destroyed it with high precision.
- The missile performed as expected during the test by meeting all mission objectives successfully and validated its maximum range capability.
- Apart from stand alone and warhead testing, the missile also had undergone series of tests including integrated static trial to characterise trust vector control.
About the MPATGM weapon system:
- MPATGM is third-generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) indigenously developed by DRDO.
- It is best in its class in the world.
- It is yet to be formally named.
- It is expected to replace second generation French origin anti-tank guided missile Milan and Soviet semi-automatic wire-guided missile Konkur, which are in service with Indian Army.
- This missile is considered as major boost to Make-in-India initiative.
- It has a strike range of 2.5 km.
- It weighs around 14.5 kg to maintain man portability.
- It is capable of being fired from shoulder and can be used during day and night.
- It has minimum lateral centre and gravity offset.
- It is fitted with a high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead.
- It works on fire and forget principle and is known for its top attack capabilities.
- It is effective against both stationary and moving targets.
- It will be deployed in Infantry and Parachute battalions of Indian Army.
- Its development was necessitated after armed forces sought low-weight and man portable weapon systems as per battle ground requirements.
- At present, India Army has indigenously developed third generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) Nag in its arsenal but it is not portable to meet its demand.
Question:
Q. Who has conducted, first successful trials of indigenously developed third generation Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)?a. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
b. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
c. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
d. None of the above
