The French army tested a new anti-missile system MMP. During tests ATRA struck on the boundary of the target range missiles, thereby surpassing the stated combat capabilities, transfers “Warspot” with reference to the portal armyrecognition.com.
According to the French military authorities, during the test two rockets struck the target at a distance 5000 m, although initially a destructive test of ATRA states in 4100 m. When testing missiles were created “the most difficult conditions”.
MMP (Missile Moyenne Portee - medium-range missiles) developed by MBDA company with 2011 of the year, and 2013 , the manufacturer and the French Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the supply of 2850 missiles and 400 launchers for the French Army. According to the technical description, MMP missiles are fighting ground complex of the fifth generation with combined-type guidance system, consisting of heat- and TV seeker, inertial system and having the possibility of aiming for a fiber optic cable. This will produce starting from the closed position, retarget missiles during flight, and perform difficult maneuvers during the flight to the target.
The stated previously MMP missile flight range is 4,1 km. In service of the French army new rocket to replace Milan ATGM (used with 1972 of the year) and American Javelin.
