The tactical anti-tank missile systems are generally of two types. Long-range anti-tank missiles are very capable weapon systems, which are used to destroy heavy armored vehicles. They rely on warheads to penetrate and damage the tanks or armored vehicles. Whereas the short-range anti-tank missiles are man-portable, and they pose a lesser threat to armored vehicles. Traditionally, the infantry anti-tank weapons, such as anti-tank rifles, anti-tank rockets, and magnetic anti-tank mines, had limited armor penetration abilities and required soldiers to approach the target closely. However, with the introduction of the man-portable missile systems with larger warheads, the infantry units have the ability to strike at light and medium tanks from greater distances.