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Updated July 19th, 2019 at 20:35 IST

Watching this Pakistan? 'Made In India' NAG anti-Tank missile blows target to smithereens

In a display of India's indigenous defense abilities, DRDO on Friday has released a video  of the successful series of trials of the NAG – 3rd Generation Anti- Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges. 

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In a display of India's indigenous defense abilities, DRDO on Friday has released a video of the successful series of trials of the NAG – 3rd Generation Anti- Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) held at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges. 

Here are visuals of the test released by DRDO:

According to 'Make in India' official website, the third generation ATGM was needed as the current second-generation missiles are based on vintage technology and have been in service for more than three decades. They are also deficient in advanced technologies, primarily the guidance parameters and capability to fight both during day and night. 

The third-generation ATGM system has better accuracy, day and night capabilities, and increased survivability which also lends itself to higher mobility due to its weight configuration to meet the enhanced threat, according to 'Make in India' defence.

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Here are the specifications of the 3rd generation ATGM:

(a) Operational Requirements.

  • Range - 200m – 2500m.
  • Accuracy - Hit probability of not less than 90% by day &night.
  • Type of Guidance - Third Generation with Dual mode (IR & CCD /CMOS) guidance system (with fire & forget and top attack capability).
  • Warhead - HEAT, Tandem warhead.

(b) Physical Characteristics.

  •  Weight

(aa) Missile - Not more than 15 kgs.

(ab) Launcher & TI Sight - Not more than 15 kgs.

  • Thermal Imager, Day Camera and Laser Range Finder to be provided along with the system.
  • Calibre of missile - 115 mm to 155mm.
  • Launch Mode - By vehicle or ground. Should be man-portable over short distances

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NAG is an all-weather, top attack 'fire-and-forget' missile which has been developed under 'Make in India' scheme by  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program and is manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited. 

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Published July 19th, 2019 at 20:02 IST

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