Muntra
{{Infobox weapon
| name = Muntra (Unarmed Vehicle)
| image = File:MUNTRA-S.jpg
| caption = Muntra-S
| origin = India
| designer = Defence Research and Development Organisation
| manufacturer = Ordnance Factory
| service = 2017–present
| type = Unmanned vehicle
| is_vehicle = Yes
| length = {{convert|6.735|m|ftin}}
| width = {{convert|3.15|m|ftin}}
| height = {{convert|2.45|m|ftin}}
| weight = {{convert|11|t|ST LT|abbr=out|lk=on}}
| engine_power = 300 hp (225 kW)
| pw_ratio = 21 hp/tonne
| variants = MUNTRA-S
}}
Muntra is a family of unmanned armored vehicle developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation.{{Cite web|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs1/CVRDE/English/indexnew.jsp?pg=products.jsp#|title=Combat Vehicles Research & Development Estt (CVRDE) Chennai - CVRDE Chennai- DRDO DRDO|website=www.drdo.gov.in|access-date=2017-08-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811055308/https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs1/CVRDE/English/indexnew.jsp?pg=products.jsp|archive-date=2017-08-11|url-status=dead}} The name stands for "Mission Unmanned Tracked" [http://www.firstpost.com/india/drdo-develops-indias-first-unmanned-tank-muntra-rolls-it-out-of-chennai-lab-3870693.html "DRDO develops India's first unmanned tank, Muntra; rolls it out of Chennai lab"]
Design
Muntra is a family modified Soviet BMP-2 armored personnel carrier intended to be used for Unmanned missions. Current variants are unarmed. Three variants exist: Muntra-S for surveillance, Muntra-M for mine clearing, and Muntra-N operating in nuclear or chemical contaminated zones. It has autonomous navigation through GPS waypoints with obstacle detection and avoidance.{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/meet-muntra-indias-first-unmanned-tank/muntra-features/slideshow/59819923.cms|title=Meet Muntra, India's first unmanned tank - Army says tank you|website=The Economic Times}}{{cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.in/Indias-first-unmanned-tank-Muntra-is-here-Here-are-the-details/articleshow/59819635.cms|title=India's first unmanned tank Muntra is here. Here are the details|publisher=}}[http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/india-unveils-its-robot-tank-21792 India Unveils Its 'Robot' Tank: Could It Be a Game Changer?], National Interest, Michael Peck, 7 August 2017{{Cite web|last=DRDO|date=2018|title=Technology Focus Muntra series of UGV'S|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Mar-Apr_2018_web.pdf}}
Variants
Muntra-B
It is the command post for the MUNTRA series of vehicles. It has a 2 man crew to command the MUNTRA series of vehicles via a datalink.{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - B {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-b|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}
MUNTRA-S
MUNTRA-S is tele-operated from MUNTRA-B via a datalink or through pre set waypoints. It has a maximum detection range of 15 Kilometres.{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - S {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-s|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}
MUNTRA-M
The Muntra-M is equipped with ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Vapour Detection System (VDS) to detect landmines and IED'S and marks the area.{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - M {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-m|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}
MUNTRA-N
The MUNTRA-N is intended to operate in Nuclear and biological affected combat environments to carry out survey and recon of the affected area.It is capable of detecting nuclear radiations , chemical warfare agents , biological agents like Viruses and Bacteria etc. and can collect samples from the affected areas.{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - N {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-n|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}