Arjun tank successfully tested a new anti -tank guided missile (video)

The rocket struck two goals at different distances. The developers claim that the projectile is able to strike armored vehicles with a dynamic protection system. In India, successful tests of anti -tank missile controlled by laser guide were successful. About it reports Army Recognition. The Indian Ministry of Defense reported successful fire tests of a managed anti -tank missile. The tests were conducted by the Indian VTT Arjun. The rocket was developed by DRDO - an analogue of the American Darpa.

They specialize in the development of new weapons. The tests were conducted at two distances - in both cases the targets were accurately affected by rockets. Telemetry systems recorded the satisfactory flight and technical characteristics of rockets. Laser PTRC uses a tandem fragile cumulative warhead. It is capable of affecting dynamic protection armored vehicles. Rocket caliber - 120 mm.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Defense for Research and Development and the Chairman of the DRDO Satish Reddy congratulated the teams related to the test shooting of the PTRC with laser guidance. Arjun tank is an Indian main battle tank. It was adopted in 1996 and arrived in 2004. After 6 years, the ARJUN MK2 tank was presented. The main weapon of the Arjun tank is represented by 120 mm rifled weapons with an improved return system.