Invar Missile

Invar Missile Latest News

The Ministry of Defence is finalising a procurement order for 500 Invar anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) from state-run Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL), with the deal expected to be worth between Rs 2,000 crore and Rs 3,000 crore.

About Invar Missile

• It is an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) designed to be launched from tank platforms. 
• 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. 
• 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 is of semi-automatic control system, laser beam riding, and jamming immune.
• Equipped with a tandem warhead.
• Can destroy stationary and moving targets with speeds up to 70 kmph.
• Has a high hit and kill probability.
• Length : 695 mm (missile), 395 mm (throwing device)
• Caliber : 125 mm
• Range : 5 km
• Flight time : 17.6 sec
• Weight : 17.2kg (missile), 7.1kg (throwing device)

Invar Missile FAQs

Q1: The Invar missile is primarily used for which of the following purposes?

Ans: Anti-tank operations

Q2: Which of the following companies manufactures the Invar missile under license in India?

Ans: Bharat Dynamics Limited

Q3:What is the maximum range of the Invar missile?

Ans: 5 km

Source: N18