Making statements about
the Turkish defence industry in CNNTürk's live broadcast, Demir said,
"With L-UMTAS and UMTAS, we are at a level to destroy a target at a range
of 16 km.". The first configuration models of L-UMTAS and UMTAS could
reach targets at a range of eight kilometres.
Long-Range Anti-Tank Missile System [UMTAS] is an anti-tank precision-guided missile system that has been developed for integration primarily with attack helicopters. Its Imaging Infrared Seeker permits day and night use in all adverse weather conditions.
The missile has
fire-and-update flight modes that permit lock-on before or after launch through
the RF data link between the launcher and the missile. Its precision guidance
and control capability, together with its tandem armour piercing warhead, make
UMTAS an effective weapon system against armoured targets.
Laser-Guided Long
Range Anti-Tank Missile System [L-UMTAS] is an anti-tank precision-guided
missile system developed primarily for integration with helicopter platforms.
The laser guidance and
tandem armour-piercing warhead features of L-UMTAS ensure its effectiveness
against both static and mobile targets. The missile can lock onto the target
before or after launch.