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Final user trail of Nag anti-tank missile
Why is it in News?
- DRDO executes final user trial of 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Nag.
Details:
- It was launched from NAG Missile Carrier, NAMICA.
- As per DRDO, with this final user trial, NAG will enter into production phase.
- NAG:
(1) It is also called "Prospina" for the land-attack version.
(2) It is an third-generation, all-weather, fire-and-forget, lock-on after launch, anti-tank guided missile (ATGM).
(3) It has an operational range of 500 m to 20 km.
(4) It has a single-shot hit probability of 90%.
(5) Development of the Nag is part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) of DRDO.
(6) The missile will be produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), while Ordinance Factory, Medak will produce NAMICA.