Amogha-III : Anti Tank Guided Missile

Amogha-III : Anti Tank Guided Missile

The indigenous Anti Tank Guided Missile, Amogha-III tests were announced as successful.

• Amogha-III is an indigenous missile.
• It is developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
• It has a fire-and-forget capability.
• Fire-and-forget capability means it does not require external intervention after launch.
• The missile features dual-mode Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) Seeker systems with a range of 200 to 2500 meters.
• It showcases a tandem warhead, consisting of two separate explosive charges that are detonated in sequence.
• The first charge, known as the precursor charge, penetrates the target’s armour, creating a hole.
• The second charge or the main charge then detonates inside, maximizing damage inflicted on the target.
• One of the unique features of the missile is it has both top and direct attack modes.