MPATGM

Man portable anti-tank guided missile
MPATGM tested on 11 January 2022
TypeAnti-tank guided missile
Place of originIndia
Production history
DesignerDefence Research and Development Organisation
Designed2015
ManufacturerBharat Dynamics Limited
Specifications
MassMissile: 14.50 kg (32.0 lb)
Command Launch Unit (CLU): 14.25 kg (31.4 lb)[1]
Length1,300 mm (4 ft 3 in)[1]
Diameter120 mm (4.7 in)[1]
Crew2
Effective firing range200 m (0.20 km) - 4,000 m (4.0 km)[2]
SightsDigital sight with laser designator
WarheadTandem-charge HEAT
Blast yieldPenetration:
660 mm of RHA + ERA
710 mm of RHA[3]
EngineDual-thrust rocket with blast tube ejection motor[4]
PropellantSolid fuel
Guidance
system
Mid-wave infrared direct drive[5]
Launch
platform
Launch tube, tripod-mount

The MPATGM or man portable anti-tank guided missile,[6] is an Indian third generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) derived from India's Nag ATGM. It is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) [1][7][8]

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  2. ^ "India successfully tests man-portable anti-tank guided missile: All you need to know about it". Firstpost. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  3. ^ Kumar, Arun (Col. Retd.). "Development of Anti-Tank Guided Missile". Q Tech Synergy. Defence ProAc Biz News. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Man-Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile". Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Defence Research & Development Organisation. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  5. ^ Kajal, Kapil (13 February 2023). "Aero India 2023: DRDO plans lightweight MPATGM". Janes. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
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