Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)

Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)

Question: Recently DRDO test fired MPATGM for Indian Army. It is a-
(a) Tank
(b) Anti Tank Missile
(c) Gun
(d) Cannon
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • On 14 March, 2019 Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) was tested successfully by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  • Test of this indigenously developed missile was carried out in the Pokharan desert of Rajasthan.
  • DRDO has developed this version of MPATGM jointly in collaboration with VEM Technologies limited.
  • This missile is fitted with High Explosive Anti Tank (HEAT) warhead.
  • It has a maximum range of 2.5 Km and can be fired from the shoulder at any time day or night.
  • MPATGM will replace old French and Russian antitank missiles Milan and Konkur respectively, from the service of Indian Army.

Links:
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/drdo-test-fires-successfully-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile/article26532753.ece
http://idrw.org/its-raining-anti-tank-missile-systems-in-india/
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2018/sep/17/maiden-trials-of-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile-successful-1872994.html
https://defenceupdate.in/2018-landmark-year-for-drdo/