NAG MISSILE TEST FIRED
Two Nag missiles have been
launched satisfactorily today at 1015 hrs and 1300 hrs from Interim
Test Range, Balasore. The trajectory of both trials was fully
tracked through out the flight and telemetry data has been received.
The detailed analysis is in progress. These were the 43rd
and 44th test launches of the Nag missile.
Nag is a third generation
anti-tank missile system with "fire and forget" and
"top attack" capabilities. The state-of-the-art Imaging
Infra Red homing guidance system has lock-on-before-launch capability
for day and night operation. A smokeless nitramine based propellant
has been developed for the Nag. The missile is carried either
on "NAMICA" (Traced ICV) or the Advanced Light
Helicopter. Its high strength composite airframe with foldable
wings and fins, onboard real time processor with fast and efficient
algorithms, compact sensor package and electric actuation system,
digital autopilot and high immunity to counter measures, make
this a formidable missile.
