Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket
{{Short description|Weapons system from American and Israeli companies}}
The Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) is a weapons system under development by Orbital ATK and Elbit Systems. It is intended to provide a low-cost guided missile compatible with existing unguided 70mm rocket launch platforms such as the Hydra 70.{{cite web|url=http://atk.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=829|title=Elbit Systems and ATK to Develop Laser Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket System}} The penetrating version of the GATR is equipped with a steel-cased M282 warhead and a programmable fuze. It can be set from the cockpit to detonate on impact or after a delay and is capable of penetrating a triple-brick wall and light-vehicle armor.[http://aviationweek.com/awin/laser-guided-rockets-gain-popularity Laser-Guided Rockets Gain Popularity] - Aviationweek.com, 8 July 2013
History
In April 2013, ATK was awarded a $3.2 million contract from the U.S. Special Operations Command to provide GATR precision guided missiles for evaluation.[http://www.atk.com/news-releases/atk-receives-award-to-provide-guided-advanced-tactical-rocket-gatr-for-evaluation/ ATK Receives Award to Provide GATR for Evaluation] - ATK press release, April 22, 2013
In April 2025, German defense company Diehl Defence announced a partnership with Elbit Systems to pitch the GATR to the German Army under the brand Euro-GATR.{{cite news |last1=Boguslavsky |first1=Eyal |title=Elbit Systems and Diehl Defence Team Up on Euro-GATR Rocket for German Army Helicopters |url=https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/64832 |access-date=15 April 2025 |agency=Israel Defense |date=8 April 2025}}
Specifications
- Diameter: 70mm
- Guidance: Semi-active laser homing
See also
- {{lwc|Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System}}
- {{lwc|Direct Attack Guided Rocket}}
- {{lwc|FZ275 LGR}}
- {{lwc|Low-Cost Guided Imaging Rocket}}
- {{lwc|Roketsan Cirit}}
References
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External links
- [https://elbitsystems.com/product/laser-guided-rockets/ Elbit Systems Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) webpage]
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Category:Air-to-surface missiles of the United States
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