Anti-Tank Missile
ROKETSAN UMTAS
The UMTAS is a Turkish air-launched anti-tank missile made by Roketsan, in serial production since 2016-2017. It arms the T129 ATAK helicopter and, as the L-UMTAS, the Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı drones, with a range of about 8 km.
Türkiye|RoketsanWhat Is the ROKETSAN UMTAS? Overview, History and Development
UMTAS (Uzun Menzilli Tank Savar Füzesi) development began in 2005, with the design phase complete in 2008 and series production from 2016-2017. The standard missile uses an imaging infrared seeker, while the L-UMTAS has a lighter semi-active laser seeker for drones. Range is about 8 km, with a tandem HEAT warhead and top-attack mode, and a length of about 1.8 m. Mass is about 37.5 kg for the base version.
Platforms include the T129 ATAK, AH-1W SuperCobra, SH-60 Seahawk, Hürkuş, Hürjet and the Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı. Only Turkish forces are confirmed operators, and no export is confirmed. The T129 reportedly used it in Syria and northern Iraq from 2016. Roketsan has quoted longer-range UMTAS-GM variants at up to about 32 km. UMTAS should not be confused with the OMTAS or the MAM-L.
ROKETSAN UMTAS Specifications: Range, Speed, Warhead and Guidance
ROKETSAN UMTAS Variants and Versions Compared
The UMTAS is the original helicopter-launched version with an imaging infrared seeker.
The L-UMTAS is the lighter laser-guided variant designed for UAVs such as the Bayraktar TB2.
The UMTAS-GM is the longer-range variant quoted at up to about 32 km by Roketsan and trade reports.
Which Countries Use the ROKETSAN UMTAS? Operators and Users
TürkiyeROKETSAN UMTAS FAQ: Price, Range, Operators and Most Asked Questions
What is the range of the UMTAS?
The UMTAS has a range of about 8 km, and the L-UMTAS has a similar range. The newer UMTAS-GM variants are quoted at up to about 32 km in Roketsan and trade reports.
How much does the UMTAS cost?
The UMTAS has no publicly disclosed price. An analyst guess, unverified, puts it around US$100,000-200,000 per missile.
Which drones carry the UMTAS?
The Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı carry UMTAS variants, including the lighter L-UMTAS. Roketsan test-fired the missile from the TB2 at about 8 km range.
UMTAS vs Hellfire: which is better?
The UMTAS has a longer range of about 8 km than the standard Hellfire, with a tandem HEAT warhead and imaging infrared or laser guidance. The Hellfire has a larger user base and a longer combat record.
Which countries use the UMTAS?
Only Türkiye is a confirmed operator of the UMTAS. There are no confirmed exports, and Ukrainian interest reported alongside TB2 deliveries is not verified.
Which helicopters and aircraft launch the UMTAS?
The UMTAS is launched from the T129 ATAK helicopter, AH-1W SuperCobra, SH-60 Seahawk, Hürkuş and Hürjet. The T129 is the primary platform.