The VT1 missile is a land and sea based missile designed especially for short-range surface to air defence systems. The VT1 equips both the land-based and naval versions of the Crotale Mk3 Short Range Air Defence System.
The VT1 missile has been created to counter all threats including tactical missiles, pop-up helicopters, UAVs and aircrafts deploying high-maneuvering, low-level stand-off weapons. When combined with the Crotale Mk3, the hyper velocity and high maneuverability of the VT1 offer a class-leading performance and allows a system with a 15km no escape zone against high maneuvering targets.