{{Infobox weapon | name = Muntra (Unarmed Vehicle) | image = File:MUNTRA-S.jpg | caption = Muntra-S | origin = India <!-- DESIGNER -->| designer = Defence Research and Development Organisation | manufacturer = Ordnance Factory | service = 2017–present | type = Unmanned vehicle | is_vehicle = Yes | length = {{convert|6.735|m|ftin}} | width = {{convert|3.15|m|ftin}} | height = {{convert|2.45|m|ftin}} | weight = {{convert|11|t|ST LT|abbr=out|lk=on}}<ref name=":0" /> | engine_power = 300 hp (225 kW) | pw_ratio = 21 hp/tonne | variants = MUNTRA-S }}
'''Muntra''' is a family of unmanned armored vehicle developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs1/CVRDE/English/indexnew.jsp?pg=products.jsp#|title=Combat Vehicles Research & Development Estt (CVRDE) Chennai - CVRDE Chennai- DRDO DRDO|website=www.drdo.gov.in|access-date=2017-08-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811055308/https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs1/CVRDE/English/indexnew.jsp?pg=products.jsp|archive-date=2017-08-11|url-status=dead}}</ref> The name stands for "Mission Unmanned Tracked" <ref>[http://www.firstpost.com/india/drdo-develops-indias-first-unmanned-tank-muntra-rolls-it-out-of-chennai-lab-3870693.html "DRDO develops India's first unmanned tank, Muntra; rolls it out of Chennai lab"]</ref>
==Design==
Muntra is a family modified Soviet BMP-2 armored personnel carrier intended to be used for Unmanned missions. Current variants are unarmed. Three variants exist: '''Muntra-S''' for surveillance, '''Muntra-M''' for mine clearing, and '''Muntra-N''' operating in nuclear or chemical contaminated zones. It has autonomous navigation through GPS waypoints with obstacle detection and avoidance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/meet-muntra-indias-first-unmanned-tank/muntra-features/slideshow/59819923.cms|title=Meet Muntra, India's first unmanned tank - Army says tank you|website=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.in/Indias-first-unmanned-tank-Muntra-is-here-Here-are-the-details/articleshow/59819635.cms|title=India's first unmanned tank Muntra is here. Here are the details|publisher=}}</ref><ref>[http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/india-unveils-its-robot-tank-21792 India Unveils Its 'Robot' Tank: Could It Be a Game Changer?], National Interest, Michael Peck, 7 August 2017</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=DRDO|date=2018|title=Technology Focus Muntra series of UGV'S|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Mar-Apr_2018_web.pdf}}</ref>
==Variants==
'''Muntra-B''' thumb|MUNTRA-B It is the command post for the MUNTRA series of vehicles. It has a 2-man crew to command the MUNTRA series of vehicles via a datalink.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - B {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-b|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
'''MUNTRA-S''' thumb|Muntra-S '''MUNTRA-S''' is tele-operated from '''MUNTRA-B''' via a datalink or through pre set waypoints. It has a maximum detection range of 15 Kilometres.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - S {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-s|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
'''MUNTRA-M'''
The '''Muntra-M''' is equipped with ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Vapour Detection System (VDS) to detect landmines and IED'S and marks the area.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - M {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-m|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
'''MUNTRA-N'''
thumb|MUNTRA-N
The '''MUNTRA-N''' is intended to operate in Nuclear and biological affected combat environments to carry out survey and recon of the affected area.It is capable of detecting nuclear radiations, chemical warfare agents, biological agents like Viruses and Bacteria etc. and can collect samples from the affected areas.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MUNTRA - N {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/muntra-n|access-date=2021-10-16|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref>
== See also == * DRDO Daksh * Unmanned ground vehicle * DRDO Rustom * HAL CATS Warrior * HAL Combat Air Teaming System
==References== {{Reflist}}
Category:Unmanned ground combat vehicles Category:Military vehicles of India