Anti-tank guided missile

guided missile for combat against armored targets
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An anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), anti-tank missile, anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) or anti-armor guided weapon is a guided missile primarily designed to hit and destroy heavily armored military vehicles.[1]

Russian 9M133 Kornet ATGM
The 9M133 Kornet tripod-mounted ATGM of the Russian Ground Forces
The Nag ATGM of the Indian Army

These missiles are designed to hit and destroy tanks because normal guns and bullets can't easily penetrate their tough armour.[2][3]

References

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  1. "What is an anti-tank guided missile?". India Today. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  2. Kulkarni, Sushant (18 October 2020). "Explained: What are Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, and why are they important?". The Indian Express. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  3. Axe, David (15 October 2023). "Hamas Distributed A Handy Guide To Destroying Israeli Tanks". Forbes. Retrieved 6 November 2023.