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Nag anti-tank Missile
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Imaging Infra Red (IIR) Seeker on NAG ATGM
W-Band millimeter (mm) wave seeker for Air Launched Nag.
It must be noted that mm-wave Nag will not be a true analogue of Brimstone missile as it lacks laser guidance. We have now IIR seeker, Laser seeker and mm wave seeker. Hopefully they convert Nag into an Indian JAGM analogue by merging all three in one package and making a tri mode seeker.
W-Band millimeter (mm) wave seeker for Air Launched Nag.
It must be noted that mm-wave Nag will not be a true analogue of Brimstone missile as it lacks laser guidance. We have now IIR seeker, Laser seeker and mm wave seeker. Hopefully they convert Nag into an Indian JAGM analogue by merging all three in one package and making a tri mode seeker.
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Anti-tank Nag missile 'Helina's' trial conducted
Anti-tank Nag missile 'Helina's' trial conducted - The Times of India
JAISALMER: The second land-to-land preliminarily trial of 'fire and forget' third generation anti-tank Nag missile's upgraded land version — 'Helina' — was carried out on Sunday at the Pokhran field firing range. The target was fired in the presence of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and army officials. The missile hit the target successfully.
Defence sources said, "For hitting the target, a launching pad was made in Pokhran field firing range. Helina's target was set 7km from the launching pad. The target was fired from launching pad and was hit successfully."
Before this, air-to-ground preliminarily trials of anti-tank Nag missile's air version of 'Helina' were conducted on October 21, 2011, which were unsuccessful.
"The range of the land version will be extended by development of a mast-mounted missile launcher that is hydraulically raised to a height of 5 metres to enable the missile to acquire its targets up to a distance of 7-8km. An air-launched, 10-km range variant will be launched from tactical interdiction aircraft like the upgraded Jaguar IS. It has a nose-mounted mill metric-wave active radar seeker," sources said.
Defence sources said, "The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) will also start working on the 'man portable' Nag soon. It would weigh less than 14kg. It is being developed as per user requirements and will see upgraded propulsion to enable 'Helina' to strike enemy armour at a distance of 7-8km."
Nag is a third generation 'fire-and-forget' anti-tank missile developed in India. It is one of the five missile systems developed by DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). Nag has been developed at a cost of Rs 300 crore. Its land version is presently undergoing trials in Chandan field firing range in Pokhran.
Nag is also configured to be used on the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and the HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). This version is known as Helina (HELIcopter launched NAg). Eight missiles are carried in two quadruple launchers. Launchers mounted on either side are linked to a nose-mounted stabilized thermal sight and a laser range-finder package.
'Helina' with a range of 7-8km, will be launched from twin-tube stub wing-mounted launchers on board the armed HAL Dhruv and HAL Light Combat Helicopter produced by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). The first ground launches of the missiles were conducted in October 2011 during which the missile was launched onto the target. While the missile was in flight, a second target was chosen for the missile to hit, which was successfully destroyed. This demonstrated the capability of the missile to lock onto and hit another target while in flight. A two-way RF command-video data link has been released which is intended to be fired from HAL ALH.
"Nag missile has a top attack capability. The 'Helina' version will use a 'lock-on after launch' system extending its range to 7km. In this scenario, the missile is launched in the general direction of the target. As it approaches the target, images of the area ahead are sent back to the operator who will be able to identify enemy tanks. The command to lock onto a tank is then passed onto the seeker through an uplink mid-flight. After that, the missile homes in onto the target and destroys it," sources said.
Anti-tank Nag missile 'Helina's' trial conducted - The Times of India
JAISALMER: The second land-to-land preliminarily trial of 'fire and forget' third generation anti-tank Nag missile's upgraded land version — 'Helina' — was carried out on Sunday at the Pokhran field firing range. The target was fired in the presence of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and army officials. The missile hit the target successfully.
Defence sources said, "For hitting the target, a launching pad was made in Pokhran field firing range. Helina's target was set 7km from the launching pad. The target was fired from launching pad and was hit successfully."
Before this, air-to-ground preliminarily trials of anti-tank Nag missile's air version of 'Helina' were conducted on October 21, 2011, which were unsuccessful.
"The range of the land version will be extended by development of a mast-mounted missile launcher that is hydraulically raised to a height of 5 metres to enable the missile to acquire its targets up to a distance of 7-8km. An air-launched, 10-km range variant will be launched from tactical interdiction aircraft like the upgraded Jaguar IS. It has a nose-mounted mill metric-wave active radar seeker," sources said.
Defence sources said, "The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) will also start working on the 'man portable' Nag soon. It would weigh less than 14kg. It is being developed as per user requirements and will see upgraded propulsion to enable 'Helina' to strike enemy armour at a distance of 7-8km."
Nag is a third generation 'fire-and-forget' anti-tank missile developed in India. It is one of the five missile systems developed by DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). Nag has been developed at a cost of Rs 300 crore. Its land version is presently undergoing trials in Chandan field firing range in Pokhran.
Nag is also configured to be used on the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and the HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). This version is known as Helina (HELIcopter launched NAg). Eight missiles are carried in two quadruple launchers. Launchers mounted on either side are linked to a nose-mounted stabilized thermal sight and a laser range-finder package.
'Helina' with a range of 7-8km, will be launched from twin-tube stub wing-mounted launchers on board the armed HAL Dhruv and HAL Light Combat Helicopter produced by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). The first ground launches of the missiles were conducted in October 2011 during which the missile was launched onto the target. While the missile was in flight, a second target was chosen for the missile to hit, which was successfully destroyed. This demonstrated the capability of the missile to lock onto and hit another target while in flight. A two-way RF command-video data link has been released which is intended to be fired from HAL ALH.
"Nag missile has a top attack capability. The 'Helina' version will use a 'lock-on after launch' system extending its range to 7km. In this scenario, the missile is launched in the general direction of the target. As it approaches the target, images of the area ahead are sent back to the operator who will be able to identify enemy tanks. The command to lock onto a tank is then passed onto the seeker through an uplink mid-flight. After that, the missile homes in onto the target and destroys it," sources said.
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hope it works and doesnt go arjun way....
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There is considerably less interest in the Army for the man-portable NAG. As such the developers will most probably have to undertake development on their own, without or with very little support from the Army.
I'll be honest. Anything short of spectacular performance from the vehicle mounted NAG will probably snuff the life out of Man portable Nag.
But either way, It is a good learning curve, and should be undertaken, if not for frontline deployment, then as a research project atleast
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While NAG and Helina is comparable to the Hellfire Missile, Man-Portable version of NAG would be a direct competitor for Javelin. With US clamoring to do JV on Javelin with India, it might face setbacks.
Then again, in a 1.2 mil strong army, both might find it's place. Specially if Man-Portable NAG turns out to be really 14Kgs with 7km range compared to Javelin's 26kg and 4.5km range, NAG in MANPATGM/MANPADS role might be an ideal choice for mountain terrain against light tanks and light helicopters, with Javelins deployed in the western sector against heavier targets.
Then again, in a 1.2 mil strong army, both might find it's place. Specially if Man-Portable NAG turns out to be really 14Kgs with 7km range compared to Javelin's 26kg and 4.5km range, NAG in MANPATGM/MANPADS role might be an ideal choice for mountain terrain against light tanks and light helicopters, with Javelins deployed in the western sector against heavier targets.
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No. Hellfire is laser guided, Nag is IIR missile. Huge difference. Nag does not need laser illumination and the laser warning sensors on enemy tanks do not get a warning, it's a fire and forget missile.
We need Javelin production because there is no vendor currently in India that makes focal plane arrays for IIR applications. Currently we are importing the focal plane array for Nag from Sofradir in France. There is an Indian FPA under works for Nag but no vendor in sight that can mass produce them. The success of many future products (short range Astra, fire and forget manpads and including NAG) depends on a dependable vendor that can make focal plane arrays on a large scale with the highest quality standards. Even if we decide to source seeker from an external vendor, manportable NAG is a minimum of five years away (2-2.5 years of development as Dr Saraswat said, 1-1.5 years of development trials and 1-1.5 years of user trials + time for production).
Javelin is 15.9 Kg (with launch tube and external coolant unit) + CLU at 6.4 Kg. The 14 Kg for man portable Nag is just for the missile.
Nag is configured in long wave infrared, a modern manpad requires both IR and UV seeker. No commonality at all.
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This is from the last Helina trials held in 2011. More from those trials.
Launching NAG ATGM from Rudra:-
High-speed Motion Capture of NAG ATGM Launched from HAL-Rudra at t=200ms
High-speed Motion Capture of NAG ATGM Launched from HAL-Rudra at t=220ms
High-speed Motion Capture of NAG ATGM Launched from HAL-Rudra at t=242.67ms
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I meant comparable in role, not in seeker technology.
Isn't NAG being developed with dual seekers? IR and millimeter wave radar?
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man portable nag doesn't have a range of 7 kms.
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NAG is a 190mm ATGM classified in Heavy category ..
There are no NAG man-portable exists ..
There are no NAG man-portable exists ..
i know,just replied it to some person saying that after development its range is 7 km and more superior to javelin
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Disadvantages of Javelin: (source : Wikipedia)
The main drawback of the complete system (missile, tube, and CLU) is its 49.2 lb (22.3 kg) total weight. The system is designed to be portable by infantry on foot and weighs more than the original weight specified by the army.[16]
Another drawback of the system is the reliance on a thermal view to acquire targets. The thermal views are not able to operate until the refrigeration component has cooled the system. The manufacturer estimates 30 seconds until this is complete, but depending on the ambient temperature, this process may take much longer.
Also, Javelin launchers and missiles are rather expensive. A single Javelin command launch unit costs around $125,000, and each missile costs around $80,000.
The operator of the complex has no opportunity to correct the flight of the rocket after launch (when the target heat contrasts poorly with the terrain, the missile can miss).
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Isn't the Nag had the similar issues in one of the field trials due to extreme high temperature of terrain where it was tested ?? The same flaw exists even in Javelin missiles..
The main drawback of the complete system (missile, tube, and CLU) is its 49.2 lb (22.3 kg) total weight. The system is designed to be portable by infantry on foot and weighs more than the original weight specified by the army.[16]
Another drawback of the system is the reliance on a thermal view to acquire targets. The thermal views are not able to operate until the refrigeration component has cooled the system. The manufacturer estimates 30 seconds until this is complete, but depending on the ambient temperature, this process may take much longer.
Also, Javelin launchers and missiles are rather expensive. A single Javelin command launch unit costs around $125,000, and each missile costs around $80,000.
The operator of the complex has no opportunity to correct the flight of the rocket after launch (when the target heat contrasts poorly with the terrain, the missile can miss).
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Isn't the Nag had the similar issues in one of the field trials due to extreme high temperature of terrain where it was tested ?? The same flaw exists even in Javelin missiles..
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Man portable, DRDL will also start working on the,`Man Portable' Nag very soon. It would weigh less than 14 kg.[4]
Source : wikipedia.org
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