Overcoming years of inherent animosity, Bangladesh is now engaging in an arms deal with Pakistan. Bangladesh seems to have set aside the days when Pakistan inflicted atrocities, killing millions of Bangladeshis. Nevertheless, the Bangladeshi military is now gearing up to purchase the Baktar Shikan Anti-Tank Guided Missile (Baktar Shikan ATGM) from Pakistan.
Recently, Bangladesh has placed an order for artillery ammunition and ATGMs from the Pakistan Ordnance Factories. How will this missile system benefit the Bangladeshi army? Where and how might these weapons be used? Should India be concerned?
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In reality, Pakistan’s Baktar Shikan Anti-Tank Guided Missile looks similar to China's Norinco HJ-8, also known as Hong Jian 8. It is believed that Pakistan started producing it under a Chinese license and renamed it. The missile strikes its target using optical aiming and infrared tracking.
Launched Using a Tripod
This missile can be remotely controlled, and guided signals transmitted via wire can also direct it to the target. The entire system weighs 250 kilograms and is mounted on a tripod. It cannot be fired from the shoulder. It measures 5.13 feet in length and 4.72 inches in diameter.
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Exclusive Tank Penetrating Weapon
Typically, the missile fired from this launcher features a HEAT warhead, which stands for high-explosive anti-tank. Upon impact, it shreds the tank into pieces, causing an explosion and igniting flames, leaving enemy soldiers inside to perish. The tank becomes completely destroyed.
While the possession of these weapons by the Bangladeshi army could pose a minor challenge on the Indian border, it is unlikely to be significant. The Indian army possesses more lightweight, accurate, and faster anti-tank guided missiles that will easily outclass these weapons.
