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Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · South Africa · 1987
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Ingwe

Ingwe
Ingwe Photo: Darren Olivier · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
75
Range
60
Guidance / Accuracy
70
Fire-and-Forget
30
Top-Attack Capability
50
Portability
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Reliability
85
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin South Africa
ManufacturerDenel Dynamics
CategoryAnti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)
EraCold War
In service1987
Operators4 countries
Data Quality87%
65
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) MASS Rating
4/35
Cold War
29/86
All-Time
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
75
Range
60
Guidance / Accuracy
70
Fire-and-Forget
30
Top-Attack Capability
50
Portability
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
65
Reliability
85
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category.
01 / Overview
Ingwe
Prime contractor
Production
1987–
Unit Price (current)
$59.9K↗ 50% inflation · 2009→2025
Original Price
$39.9K (2009)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILES (ATGM) · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$59.9K
Original: $39.9K (2009)
Inflation: +%50
65
anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-tank guided missiles (atgm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile Typelaser beam riding anti-tank guided missile
  • Service Entry Year1987
  • DesignerDenel Dynamics
  • Length1.75 m
  • Diameter127 mm
  • Launch Weight28.5 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance2MOD.2
▣Propulsion3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Typerocket motor
  • Motor Typesolid rocket
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid propellant
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Minimum Range0.25 km
  • Maximum Range5 km
  • Top Speed200 m/s
  • Flight Profileline-of-sight beam riding
◆Warhead3MOD.3
  • Warhead Typetandem-charge HEAT and multi-purpose penetrator
  • Tandem HEAT ChargeYes
  • Penetration (RHA)1,000 mm
▤Launch Platform4MOD.4
  • Launch PlatformRatel IFV, AV8 Gempita, Mi-24 SuperHind Mk III, Eurocopter EC635, Eurocopter Fennec, Badger IFV, Rooivalk
  • Air-LaunchedYes
  • Ground-LaunchedYes
  • Launcher Typeportable launch system, vehicle-mounted triple launcher
⬢Production4MOD.4
  • Unit Cost39,900 USD
  • Operators4
  • Variants2
  • Production Start1,987 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeimpact
  • Explosive Filler TypeTandem-charge HEAT warhead, multi-purpose penetrator (MPP) warhead
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1966First deployment: South African Border War
  2. 1987Production started
39
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 1,216units
1,216active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
Guidance method where a missile follows a directed energy beam (e.g., radar or laser) to its target.
Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.
A tandem warhead configuration in anti-tank missiles where a smaller precursor charge detonates reactive armor, followed by a larger main charge to penetrate the underlying armor.
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