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Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket Laser

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The Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) is a weapons systems under development by Alliant
Techsystems 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.[1] 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.[2]

Contents
1 History
2 Specifications
3 See also
4 References

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.[3]

Specifications
Diameter: 70mm
Guidance: Semi-active laser homing

See also
Direct Attack Guided Rocket
Low-Cost Guided Imaging Rocket
Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System
Roketsan Cirit

References
1. "Elbit Systems and ATK to Develop Laser Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket System" (http://atk.mediaro
om.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=829).
2. Laser-Guided Rockets Gain Popularity (http://aviationweek.com/awin/laser-guided-rockets-gain-populari
ty) - Aviationweek.com, 8 July 2013
3. ATK Receives Award to Provide GATR for Evaluation (http://www.atk.com/news-releases/atk-receives-a
ward-to-provide-guided-advanced-tactical-rocket-gatr-for-evaluation/) - ATK press release, April 22,
2013

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