Speed of 230 meters per second, attack on enemy 4 km away in just 18 seconds…
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This is the power of the advanced anti-tank guided indigenous missile Nag. After the successful testing of the third generation of Nag, the strength of the Indian Army seems to be increasing manifold. Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test-fired Nag Missile Mk 2 at Pokhran Field Firing Range on January 13. Nag Mk 2 is an anti-tank missile. It works on ‘fire-and-forget’ technology. Meaning, once the target is hit, the missile itself destroys it.
these are the features
- The exterior of the Nag missile is made of fibreglass. It has been developed to destroy heavily armored tanks in all weather conditions, day and night.
- The Nag missile hits its target at a speed of 230 meters per second. Destroys the enemy four kilometers away in 18 seconds.
- It has a booster rocket located towards the rear end. The serpent has four foldable wings and four tail feathers, which keep it stable during flight.
- It also has a tracking camera, which tracks the target. The digital autopilot helps with guidance, stability and control after launch.
The Nag missile hits its target at a speed of 230 meters per second.
Kalam had started This missile is so advanced that it will work on fire and forget technology at any time, in any weather. The technology of missile carrier vehicle NAMICA-2 has also increased manifold and it can operate on both surface and water.
This is the Indian third generation missile, which is considered a big development in the field of defense. Let us tell you that the development of this missile was started by APJ Abdul Kalam in 1988. After 36 years its third generation will join the army.
Under the Integrated Guided Missile Programme, DRDO is working on five missiles Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Akash and Nag. The objective of this program is to make the country self-sufficient in the field of missile technology. It was manufactured by DRDO and Bharat Dynamics Limited.
Three variants of Nag missile
Air to ground variant: It is known as Helina or Dhruvastra. This missile can be launched from a light combat helicopter. It can attack and destroy the enemy at a distance of 7 kilometers. Helina has two fire modes – Direct and Top Attack. This missile has the ability to destroy the tank by defeating the futuristic armour. Its length is 1.3 meters, diameter is 0.16 meters, weight is 43 kilograms. The operational range is 7 kilometers and the weight of the warhead is 8 kg.
Helina missile can attack and destroy the enemy at a distance of 7 kilometers.
Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile: It is India’s third generation anti-tank guided missile. A soldier can fire this missile by placing it on his shoulder. It is light in weight. Its length is about 1.3 meters, diameter is 0.12 meters, weight is 14.5 kg and its maximum range is 2.5 kilometers. It goes down from the top of the tank and creates an explosion. It has a High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead.
Man portable anti-tank guided missile can be fired by placing it on the shoulder.
Nag Missile: Also called ‘Prospina’ for land attack version. It is an all-weather missile. This missile of different ranges can attack from 500 meters to 20 km. It does not require maintenance for ten years. Let us tell you that Nag Mk 2 was successfully tested on 13 January. Missile carrier Namika 2 was also tested. The surface on which the Nag missile is mounted is called Namika.
what is nameika Nag Missile Carrier (NAMICA) is an anti-tank armored vehicle. The Indian Army uses it to fire anti-tank missiles. It is a type of tank destroyer. Namika is an arm vehicle. Can carry 12 ready to fire Nag missiles at a time. It moves at a speed of 64 kilometers per hour on the surface and 7 kilometers per hour in water. It is equipped with Land Navigation System (LNS). It has silent watch capability.
Speciality: Namika 2 has been completely developed in India. Whatever parts are installed in it, they are Made in India. In such a situation, the money that was to be spent on imports of Rs 260 crore through this project has been saved. In Namika 1, two types of tanks had to be deployed to target the enemy. Namika 2 adds the Hunter Killer capability.
8 missiles could be mounted on Namika 1. There were no missiles available in reserve. Whereas Namika Two can have 6 missiles installed on the front and also has the advantage of keeping 6 in reserve. In such a situation, it can attack by carrying a total of 12 missiles. The missile carrier also has an integrated PKT missile machine gun.
Namika 2 has been completely developed in India.
The enemy will not be able to find: Suppose you want to hide the Nag Carrier System from the enemy, then you can switch off the engine of this vehicle. This will destroy his hit signature. The enemy will not be able to detect. Apart from this, firing can also be continued from the carrier depending on the power unit. With this system, one can attack and protect from the enemy at the same time using alternative sources of power.
Walks on both water and land: Namika Missile Carrier is special because this vehicle has a Russian BMP chassis. It can move both on land and in water. If the enemy comes in the middle of the river at the time of strike, he will also cross it easily.
This is how Nag missile was developed
Nag missile was developed in 1988 by APJ. Abdul Kalam started it. The first test took place in November 1990. Development was delayed for several years due to issues with the IIR-based guidance system. The Nag missile was successfully tested in September 1997 and January 2000. Since 2001, DDO has been looking after the development of Nag missile.
