Nag missile

Infobox Weapon
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name=Nag


caption=Nag missile with the NAMICA in the background. Picture taken during DEFEXPO-2008.
origin= IND
type=Anti-tank guided missile
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manufacturer=India
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engine=Tandem solid Propulsion
(Nitramine based smokeless extruded double band sustainer propellant)
weight=42 kg (93 lb)
length=1.90 m (6'3")
height=
diameter=190 mm (7.5 in)
wingspan=400 mm
speed= 230 m/s
vehicle_range=4 km (7 km Air launched)
ceiling=
altitude=
filling=8 kg (17.6 lb) tandem warhead
guidance=Active Imaging infra-red (IIR) seeker,
millimetric wave (mmW) seeker (under development)
detonation=
launch_platform= Nag Missile Carrier (NAMICA)
HAL Dhruv Helicopter
HAL Light Combat Helicopter

Nag (Sanskrit: नाग, Nāg "Cobra") is a third generation "Fire-and-forget" anti-tank missile developed in India. It is one of five missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). Nag has been developed at a cost of Rs 300 crore. [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Nag_anti-tank_missile_back_in_reckoning/articleshow/3225233.cms Nag anti-tank missile back in reckoning] ]

Description

Nag is an all weather, top attack missile with a range of 4 to 7 km. The missile uses an 8 kg tandem HEAT warhead capable of defeating modern armour including ERA (Explosive Reactive Armour) and composite armour. Nag uses Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) guidance with day and night capability. Mode of launch for the IIR seeker is LOBL (Lock On Before Launch). The missile has a complete fiberglass structure and weighs around 42 kg.

Variants

Separate versions for the Army and the Air Force are being developed. Nag can be mounted on an infantry vehicle.

Namica

NAMICA (Nag Missile Carrier) build for the army, it is equipped with a thermal imager for target acquisition. NAMICA is a modified BMP-2 ICV licence produced as "Sarath" in India. The carrier weights 14.5 tonnes in full combat load and is capable of moving 7 km/h in water. The carriers are capable of carrying 12 missiles with 8 in ready-to-fire mode. [ [http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/06/stories/2008080651801400.htm Nag missile testfired ] ]

Air Force

For the Air Force, a nose-mounted thermal imaging system has been developed for guiding the missile's trajectory. A helicopter launched version will also be available with integration work being carried out with the HAL Dhruv. Dhruv will be able to carry 8 missiles with 2 launchers.

Further versions of the missile may make use of an all-weather Milli Metric Wave (MMW) seeker as an additional option. This seeker has reportedly been developed and efforts are on to integrate it into the missile.

A new air launched version with longer range is under development. It's named Helina and will be structurally different from the Nag. [ [http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/28/stories/2008012854750700.htm Anti-tank Nag missile to be ready by year-end] ]

Status

Nag was successfully test fired for the second day in a row on August 08, 2008 from the Test Range at Pokhran, Rajastan, marking the completion of the developmental tests. The DRDO and Indian Army plan to hold the user trial shortly. [http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/07/stories/2008080754951400.htm Nag test-fired again ] ] These trials will be the final trials to decide the induction of the missiles. [ [http://frontierindia.net/nag-missile-to-be-tested-by-indian-army-in-july Nag Missile to be tested by Indian Army in July] ] The NAMICA carrier successfully completed its amphibious trials in the Indira Gandhi Canal at Rajastan on August 08, 2008. [ [http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/08/stories/2008080856751400.htm Namica amphibious trial successful ] ]

The Indian Army has placed an order of 443 Nag missiles and 13 Namicas for induction in the next 3 years. Nag will be the first weapon of such kind that will be inducted into the army by November-December of 2008.

Specifications

Attack Mode: Lock-on-before-Launch - Top attack
Seeker: IIR cadmium zinc telluride (CdZnTe)
Single-shot hit probability: 0.77
CEP: 0.9 m R.S

References

External links

* [http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/MISSILES/Nag.html Nag ATGM @ Bharat Rakshak]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rWJPi7K1Fc Nag test video]

See also

* Anti-tank guided missile
* Integrated Guided Missile Development Program
* Defence Research and Development Organisation
* List of anti-tank guided missiles
* List of missiles