DRDO test-fires indigenous anti-tank missile

The present test was to prove the effectiveness of the anti-tank missile at a minimum range of 200-300 metres. It's Maximum range has already been tested at 4,000 metres

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the final deliverable configuration of an indigenous Man Portable Antitank Guided Missile (MPATGM) on Tuesday.

The anti-tank missile is a lightweight, fire-and-forget missile, which is launched from a man portable launcher, integrated with a thermal sight that allows it to be used in low-visibility conditions, even in complete darkness.

It was launched by a two-man crew at a target that was mimicking a moving tank.

“The missile impacted the designated target and destroyed it. The final impact event was captured on camera and the test has validated the minimum range successfully,” stated the DRDO