What is the Anti-Tank Guided Missile the Army tested at an altitude of 17000 feet in Sikkim
It is reported that during the exercise live firing was conducted on moving and stationary targets, reflecting the battlefield conditions. According to the report till date, the name of the missile used is Conkers Anti-Tank Guided Missile.
Reports According to BDL, the license to manufacture the missile is with BDL. The deal is with Russia and the missile is made in India. It is claimed that any tank or armored vehicle can be blown up with the help of the missile. This missile can destroy even the most powerful tank in minutes.
The army has also released a video of the missile test. It can be seen that apart from the vehicle it is being used by placing it on a stand. The report till today states that the range of Conkers anti-tank guided missile is 75 to 4 thousand meters. In just 19 seconds it can reach its maximum target and destroy it. At this speed, the enemy does not get a chance to recover.
The most important thing is that it does not weigh much. It weighs around 15 kg and when the launch post is added it becomes 22.5 kg. This Indian missile can send a direct message to China that the Indian Army is fully prepared on the border.