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| ⚫ | 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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atk.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=829|title=Elbit Systems and ATK to Develop Laser Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket System}}</ref> The penetrating version of the GATR is equipped with a steel-cased M282 warhead and a [[proximity fuse|programmable fuze]]. It can be set from the cockpit to detonate on impact or after a delay and is capable of penetrating a triple-brick wall and light-vehicle armor.<ref>[http://aviationweek.com/awin/laser-guided-rockets-gain-popularity Laser-Guided Rockets Gain Popularity] - Aviationweek.com, 8 July 2013</ref> |
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==History== |
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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.<ref>[http://www.atk.com/news-releases/atk-receives-award-to-provide-guided-advanced-tactical-rocket-gatr-for-evaluation/ ATK Receives Award to Provide GATR for Evaluation] - ATK press release, April 22, 2013</ref> |
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==Specifications== |
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==See also== |
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* [[Direct Attack Guided Rocket]] |
* [[Direct Attack Guided Rocket]] |
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* [[FZ275 LGR]] |
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* [[Low-Cost Guided Imaging Rocket]] |
* [[Low-Cost Guided Imaging Rocket]] |
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* [[Roketsan Cirit]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [https://elbitsystems.com/product/laser-guided-rockets/ Elbit Systems Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) webpage] |
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Latest revision as of 12:32, 27 February 2022
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.[1] 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 a triple-brick wall and light-vehicle armor.[2]
History[edit]
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.[3]
Specifications[edit]
- Diameter: 70mm
- Guidance: Semi-active laser homing
See also[edit]
- Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
- Direct Attack Guided Rocket
- FZ275 LGR
- Low-Cost Guided Imaging Rocket
- Roketsan Cirit
References[edit]
- ^ "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
External links[edit]
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