GATR 2.75-inch laser-guided rocket

Also known as

GATR
Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket
GATR laser-guided rocket

Elbit Systems' GATR, or Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket, is a 70 mm laser-guided rocket for precision strikes against light armor, bunkers, ships, structures, and other tactical targets. The company describes it as a combat-proven system with LOBL/LOAL guidance, a multi-purpose penetrator warhead, and launcher compatibility up to 19 rockets.

GATR 2.75-inch laser-guided rocket, 70 mm laser-guided rocket, Munitions

Image source: GATR | Elbit Systems

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Israel
Built by: Elbit Systems
Type: 70 mm laser-guided rocket

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Specifications

Caliber: 70 mm (2.75 in)
Guidance: Semi-active laser guidance with LOBL/LOAL
Range: More than 10 km
Warhead: Multi-Purpose Penetrator (MPP)
Launcher capacity: Up to 19 rockets
Penetration: Up to 200 mm reinforced concrete
Platforms: Western and Eastern aerial and ground-based platforms

Carrier Aircraft

Textron Aviation Defense lists GATR 2.75-inch laser-guided rockets among the AT-6 Wolverine's supported loads.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

AT-6 Wolverine, Light attack and armed reconnaissance turboprop aircraft, Aircraft & UAVs

Light attack and armed reconnaissance aircraft

Textron Aviation Defense lists GATR 2.75-inch laser-guided rockets among the AT-6 Wolverine's supported loads.

Sources: AT-6 Wolverine and Beechcraft T-6 Texan II | Textron Aviation Defense

Media

GATR 2.75-inch laser-guided rocket Videos

GATR | Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket

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Sources

GATR | Elbit SystemsPublisher: Elbit Systems | Note: Supports GATR background, manufacturer, 70 mm laser-guided rocket specifications, launcher compatibility, target set, and the banner image used on this page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 AT-6 Wolverine and Beechcraft T-6 Texan II | Textron Aviation DefensePublisher: Textron Aviation Defense | Note: Supports the AT-6 Wolverine stores list that includes GATR 2.75-inch laser-guided rockets among supported loads. | Accessed: 2026-06-27