The first export stop of the KARAOK Missile is Malaysia
Malaysia became the first export customer of the KARAOK Anti-Tank Missile. Malaysia will supply more than 100 KARAOK Missiles along with 18 systems.
According to the news of Malaysian Defense; In early June, the Malaysian Ministry of Defense reported that five bidders had been shortlisted for the tender for 18 Medium Range Anti-Tank Guided Weapons (ATGW-MR), which was issued on 18 April. The tender was supposed to close on May 18, but the deadline for bidding was extended to June 1.
The Malaysian Ministry of Defense announced today that the company that won the tender is Roketsan
KARAOK .
The 18 Roketsan KARAOK ATGW-MR systems to be purchased will come with six missiles for each launcher, for a total of 108 missiles. The package will also include an indoor simulator, three outdoor simulators, their components, and three transparent missiles for testing equipment.
When KARAOK enters service with the Malaysian Army, it will replace the Metis-M ATGW-MR missile installed on G-Wagen 4X4 vehicles. The new ATGW-MR will be integrated into Cendana vehicles.
KARAOK Missile Technical Specifications
Diameter | 125mm |
Weight | < 16 kg (Missile + Tube) |
Range | 2.5 kilometers |
Warhead Type | Armor Piercing Tandem |
Strike Mode | Direct Hit / Overhead Hit |
Usage Mode | Throw-Forget |
Although the KARAOK Project initially targeted a range of 1.5 kilometers, Roketsan managed to reach 2.5 kilometers. Since the KARAOK Missile will be launched from the shoulder by TEK-ER, its weight has also been highly optimized.
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Note- 108 missile with 18 CLU and other training simulators for $10 millions only is incredibly cost effective.
Each missile is probbaly costing around $60000-70000.