INVAR Missile Latest News
The Ministry of Defence recently inked an agreement with Bharat Dynamics Limited for the procurement of INVAR Anti-Tank Missiles worth over 2 thousand 95 crore rupees to enhance the lethality of T-90 tanks.
About INVAR Missile
- It is an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) designed to be launched from tank platforms.Â
- The Invar missile, capable of being fired from the barrel of T-90 tanks, has been in active deployment by Indian forces and is known for its long-range precision strike capability.
- The missile can neutralise adversaries tanks fitted with Explosive Reactive Armour Protection.Â
- The Invar missile is built by Rosoboronexport of Russia, and it is produced under license in India by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
INVAR Missile Features
- The missile uses semi-automatic laser beam-riding guidance, making it resistant to electronic jamming.
- It can destroy both stationary and moving targets traveling at speeds up to 70 kilometres per hour.
- Weighing 17.2 kilograms with a length of 695 millimetres, the Invar features a tandem warhead specifically designed to defeat explosive reactive armour, a defensive system commonly fitted to modern battle tanks.Â
- The missile is fired through the tank’s main gun barrel and guided to the target by the gunner using the vehicle’s integrated fire-control optics.
- Other technical features include a length of 695 mm (missile) and 395 mm (throwing device).
- It has a calibre of 125 mm and a range of 5000 m.
Source: NOA
INVAR Missile FAQs
Q1: The INVAR missile is primarily used as which type of weapon?
Ans: Anti-tank guided missile.
Q2: Which country originally designed the INVAR missile?
Ans: Russia
Q3: In India, the INVAR missile is produced under licence by which organisation?
Ans: Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Q4: The INVAR missile uses which guidance mechanism?
Ans: Semi-automatic laser beam-riding guidance.
Q5: What is the maximum range of the INVAR missile?
Ans: 5,000 m