Ingwe (missile)

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Ingwe
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An Ingwe with control fins extended
Type Anti-tank guided missile
Place of origin South Africa
Production history
Manufacturer Denel Dynamics
Specifications
Weight 28.5 kg
Length 1750 mm
Diameter 127 mm

Operational
range
250 m – 5,000 m
Guidance
system
Laser guided

The Ingwe is a modern South African multi-role laser guided anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) manufactured by Denel Dynamics (formerly Kentron).

The missile was designed to be employed in various roles, either by infantry or as a vehicle or helicopter mounted system for targets at ranges from 250 m to 5,000 m. It employs a tandem warhead to defeat up to 1,000 mm (40 in) of armour.

In 2005 the missile's on board software was upgraded to be able to detect the launch platform and download the latest software, all at launch time. This enables the use of a single missile across all launch platforms.[1]

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Ratel IFV with Ingwe launcher on top and missile in front (on ground).

Operational use

The weapon was first used on 10 September 1987 when a pre-production Ratel ZT3 destroyed several T-55 tanks at the Lomba River in Angola. [1]

References

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External links

  • Helmoed-Romer Heitman, Paul Hannon (1991). Modern African Wars: South-West Africa. Osprey. Retrieved 2008-05-12.