Serbia fits Nova 3rd Gen Long-Range Anti-Tank Missile on Milosh Armored Vehicle.

Serbia is currently showcasing the Milosh armored vehicle, equipped with the 3rd generation Nova anti-tank missile, at the Partner 2023 expo. The Milosh is a versatile four-wheel-drive combat platform designed to serve a wide range of roles within police and military operations. Featuring a self-supporting hull, modern transmission and propulsion systems, as well as an independent suspension system, the vehicle aims to offer high mobility across various terrains and weather conditions. It can operate at a maximum combat weight exceeding 14 tons.
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Serbian Milosh Armored Vehicle Equipped with Nova at Partner 2023 (Picture source: Army Recognition )

The Milosh boasts a maximum speed of 110 km/h. It is capable of navigating slopes of up to 60% and side slopes of 30%. The vehicle can overcome vertical obstacles up to 0.5 meters, trenches up to 0.8 meters, and water fording up to 0.9 meters. With a turning radius of 8 meters, the Milosh is designed for maneuverability in both urban and off-road environments.

The vehicle is often equipped with a modernized, gas-operated 12.7 HMG heavy machine gun with a caliber of 12.7 x 108 mm. The machine gun has a maximum firing range of approximately 1,500 meters against aerial targets and around 2,000 meters against ground targets. It is belt-fed, with a capacity of 180 rounds per belt, and has a rate of fire exceeding 600 rounds per minute. The machine gun itself weighs 28 kg, adding to the vehicle's overall combat capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Milosh is its compatibility with the 3rd generation long-range NOVA anti-tank missile. The NOVA 145 system has a caliber of 145 mm and a range of over 8 km. Its warhead is a shaped charge weighing 6.4 kg, capable of penetrating more than 1000 mm of Rolled Homogenous Armor with ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor).

The missile employs a mid-course Inertial Navigation System (INS) for guidance, allowing it to follow a predefined trajectory with high precision. For terminal guidance, it uses a Hand-Held (HH) system, enabling more flexible and accurate target acquisition.

The NOVA 145 is equipped with multiple target-tracking modes. It can operate via Line-Of-Sight Beam Riding (LBL) from 0.5 to 5 km, which is useful for short and medium-range targets. For more distant targets, it uses a Laser-Aided Link (LAL) via a radio link from 0.5 to 8+ km. These target-tracking options make the NOVA 145 adaptable to a variety of operational scenarios.

The NOVA 145 is not only effective against armored vehicles but also against fortifications and well-defended enemy positions. Its long-range and penetrative power make it a strategic choice for operations where neutralizing high-value targets is crucial.

When equipped with the NOVA 145 anti-tank missile system, the Milosh armored vehicle becomes a rather interesting asset for any armed force. Its blend of mobility, firepower, and advanced weapon systems make it a versatile platform capable of meeting a wide range of operational requirements.