SAMHO
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The SAMHO (or Semi-Active Mission Homing) is an Indian gun-launched anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) for the Arjun tanks of the Indian Army.[2] Originally intended to be fired from the 120 mm rifled gun of Arjun, the DRDO plans to make it compatible with the T-90 tanks of the Indian Army, which have a 125 mm smoothbore gun.[3] The SAMHO has a high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) tandem-charge warhead designed to defeat explosive reactive armour (ERA) protection of modern armoured vehicles and tanks.[2] The SAMHO is a multi-purpose anti-armour guided missile effective against tanks and low flying attack helicopters.[2]
SAMHO | |
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Type | Anti-tank guided missile |
Place of origin | India |
Service history | |
Used by | Indian Army |
Production history | |
Designer | Armament Research and Development Establishment (DRDO) |
Specifications | |
Diameter | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
Warhead | Tandem HEAT |
Operational range | 1,500–5,000 m (1,600–5,500 yd)[1] |
Guidance system | Semi-active laser homing |
Launch platform | Arjun MBT (tested) T-90 (planned) |