Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Trigat

IOC: 2002
Total Production: 680
Total Program's Cost: USD$450 million

Trigan

Also Known As
AC3G
PARS-3
Trigat-MR

Origin
France
Germany

Contractor/s
MBDA

Applications
Trigan

Family Members
Trigat-LR

Description: The Trigat is a third generation anti-tank missile designed to counter armored tanks protected by ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor) or APS (Active Protection System). The guidance system consists of a coded laser beam aiming at the target. The Trigat's seeker detects the laser beam reflected on the target and guides the missile to the target. This guidance system is countermeasures-resistant.

The Trigat's propulsion system features thrust vector control acting at the missile centre-body providing high maneuverability to the missile and allowing low speed launching. This capability is very valuable to carry out Trigat launching in confined space (urban warfare).

Trigat features a double shaped charge warhead able to destroy the best protected armored targets and detonated by proximity. This warhead penetrates 1.3 meters in ERA-protected armor or up to 3 meters in reinforced concrete. It suitable against mobile and fixed position targets.

The Trigat-MR (medium-range) or Trigan is intended to replace the man-portable, combat-proven Milan anti-tank missile in service with dismounted infantry.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 150 mm, Length 1,000 mm

Performance: Max Range 2,500 m (8,202 ft), Min Range 200 m (656 ft), Piercing in Armor 1,300 mm (51.18 in)

Operators

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France

Germany

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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