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Field Evaluation Trials of Nag Mk 2 Anti-Tank Missile, were successfully conducted recently.
Nag Mk 2 – It is an indigenously-developed third-generation Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile.
Characteristics – It is an all-weather, fire-and-forget, lock-on after launch, anti-tank guided missile (ATGM).
Range - While the exact range remains classified, the Nag Mk-2 is estimated to have a range of seven to 10 kilometres.
Its predecessor the Nag Mark 1, which had a 4-kilometre range.
HEAT warhead - The missile also boasts a tandem high-explosive anti tank (HEAT) warhead for increased destructive power .
It also has top-attack capability to strike the most vulnerable part of armoured targets.
Launch vehicle - Nag Mk-2 missile is launched from the NAMICA, an armoured vehicle based on the Indian-made BMP-2 Sarath.
Sarath – It is based off a Russian-origin BMP-II based system with amphibious capability.
NAMICA – It provides a robust and mobile platform for the Nag missile system, allowing it to be deployed quickly and effectively across various terrains.
Effectiveness – It is effective against modern armoured vehicles, including those equipped with Explosive Reactor Armour.
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