Bumbar
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| Type | Anti-tank |
| Place of origin |  Serbia |
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| Used by | Serbia |
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| Number built | 52 (250 planed to replace9M111 Fagot) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Length | 0.9 m |
| Diameter | 136 mm |
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| Warhead | anti-ERA, tandem warhed Propulsion Maximum Speed effective range 60 to 600m flight time up to maximum range less than 5 sec Guidance mode penetration behind ERA 1000mm of RHA system reliability higher than 90% Single-shot hit probability more than 90% |
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| Speed | 18 m/s (65 km/h) at launch to 245 m/s (880 km/h) at 600 m |
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Individual, Vehicle |
The Bumbar (a word "Bumbar" meaning bumblebee) is an indigenous Serbian anti-armor guided missile, similar to the Eryx missile, that features a highly manoeuvarble direct thrust vector control system located at the missile's center of gravity. It is a lightweight portable offensive and defensive anti-armor weapon for close ranges (600 m). Bumbar may be operated by the lowest infantry tactical units in all combat situations, by making use of cover afforded by terrain configuration, fortified objects and urban environment. Capability of launching in enclosed spaces earns Bumbar the attribute of a truly defensive weapon. With separate ejection and sustainer rocket motors, the first enables soft launching and the second ensures high thrust and flight velocity with short flight time up to maximum range. The CCD localizer and guidance computer within the firing post provide an excellent antijaming protection, using the microcamle to guide the missile. The major parts of weapon are made of non-metallic materials, plastics or light-metal alloys so the weapon is lightweight.
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