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August 27, 2010       Share:    

Source: http://www.army-technology.com/projects/hot/

European Anti-Tank Missiles Effective Against Explosive Reactive Armor

(army-technology.com) HOT is a long-range anti-tank missile that can be operated from a vehicle or helicopter. The HOT 3 has a 6.5 kg. tandem charge warhead which is effective against Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA), penetrating up to 1,300 mm. When the missile reaches the target, the forward charge is ejected, which explodes, detonating the ERA. After a delay, the main charge then explodes.

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