MAPATS
Man Portable Anti-Tank System
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The Israel Military Industries MAPATS Anti-Tank Guided Weapon (ATGW) was revealed in 1984 and is an Infra-Red (IR) region modulated laser-generated beam-guided weapon which is tube-launched from ground, vehicle or helicopter mounts. Externally, MAPATS is very similar in appearance to the (Raytheon Systems Company, previously Hughes Missile Systems) l-TOW/TOW-2 series with an extendable nose probe that operates immediately after launch.
All the gunner has to do is to keep the cross-hairs of his sight on the target until the missile impacts. Once launched, the missile senses the IR beam via a rear-mounted sensor and measures its deviation from the beam centre. Its digital autopilot uses this data to correct its flight so it remains aligned to the line of sight of the gunner's aiming system.
Night vision aiming capability exists and, with the launcher's elevation capacity to +30°, MAPATS can be used in the anti-helicopter role against hovering or very slow moving targets. The warhead for MAPATS was developed by the RAFAEL Armament Development Authority of Israel. A tandem warhead is believed to have been developed. |
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Mapats in IDF |
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Mapats in Venezuela |
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Mapats in Estonia
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Production as required. In service with Israeli Army (special forces) and a number of foreign countries including Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela and Estonia. The MAPATS has been offered in conjunction with Romanian Puma helicopter.
The newer version of MAPATS, developed in the early 1990s, has a new engine and better laser guidance. Some new warheads were developed by RAFAEL, including the tandem HEAT warhead and the HE bunker buster warhead.
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Laser-Beam Riding Missile |
without trailing wire; can be fired over water at naval targets or from sea to land. |
Extended (5-km) Firing Range |
high long-range hit probability. |
High Accuracy |
proven effective for firing at stationary or moving targets. |
Unjammable |
enables operation in modern battlefield environment. |
Variety of Warheads |
enables destruction of wide range of targets such as tanks and armored vehicles, fortified positions and targets located in built-up areas. |
Modular Mounting |
Interchangeable for ground tripod or vehicle mounting. |
Day and Night Operation |
using lightweight thermal imaging night sight. |
Mobility |
transportable by infantry, backpacks, ground or air transportation. |
Full System Support |
a complete weapon system that includes training, maintenance and logistics providing the user with a complete self-reliant system. |
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Range |
exceeding 5000m |
Weights |
Missile in Container - 29.5 Kg
Ground Launcher - 66.0 Kg |
Firing Angles |
Traverse 360o
Elevation 30o
Depression -20o |
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MAPATS Ejection Motor
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RSD manufactures the ejection motor for the MAPATS wire guided anti-tank missile. It features a free standing double base propellant grain housed in a Maraging steel motor case with dual graphite nozzles. |
