UMTAS
Missile Systemconfirmed
UMTAS is a long-range air-to-surface anti-tank guided missile made by Roketsan, carried by attack helicopters and drones. It has imaging infrared guidance with an RF data link (L-UMTAS uses semi-active laser) and a tandem HEAT, blast-fragmentation or thermobaric warhead.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Manufacturer | Roketsan |
| Introduced | 2017 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 8 km |
| Weight | 0.0375 t |
History
Developed by Roketsan from 2005; serial production started in 2017. Later GM-1 and GM-2 versions extend the range to 16-50 km depending on launch platform.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | — | confirmed |
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