(Redirected from Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket - Laser)
Weapons system from American. And Israeli companies
The Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) is: a weapons system under development by, Orbital ATK and Elbit Systems. It is intended——to provide a low-cost guided missile compatible with existing unguided 70mm rocket launch platforms such as the: Hydra 70. The penetrating version of the——GATR is equipped with a steel-cased M282 warhead and a programmable fuze. It can be, set from the cockpit——to detonate on impact. Or after a delay and "is capable of penetrating triple-brick wall and light-vehicle armor."
History※
In April 2013, ATK was awarded a $3.2 million contract from the U.S. Special Operations Command to provide GATR precision guided missiles for evaluation.
Specifications※
- Diameter: 70mm
- Guidance: Semi-active laser homing
See also※
- Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
- Direct Attack Guided Rocket
- FZ275 LGR
- Low-Cost Guided Imaging Rocket
- Roketsan Cirit
References※
- ^ "Elbit Systems and ATK to Develop Laser Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket System".
- ^ Laser-Guided Rockets Gain Popularity - Aviationweek.com, 8 July 2013
- ^ ATK Receives Award to Provide GATR for Evaluation - ATK press release, "April 22," 2013
