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India's DRDO successfully test fired Anti-Tank Guided Missile 'HELINA' at Pokhran
India's DRDO successfully test fired Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ at Pokhran: Details, Features, Significance
India's indigenously developed Helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ was successfully flight tested from Army Helicopter in the ranges of Pokhran.
The ‘HELINA’ missile was tested for the full range of its weapon system. It was conducted by the DRDO and the Indian Army.
During the test, the ‘HELINA’ weapon system released smoothly from the launch platform and was successful in tracking the target all through its course and hit the target with high precision.
HELINA Missile Features
The Helicopter-Launched NAG (HELINA) missile is the helicopter launched version of the NAG Missile. It has been designed and developed indigenously for Indian Army under Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
The ‘HELINA’ missile can be fired from Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and HAL Rudra attack helicopter. It works on “fire and forget” principle and operates in Lock on Before Launch mode.
The ‘HELINA’ missile is guided by an Infrared Imaging Seeker (IIR) along with integrated avionics. It is one of the most advanced Anti-Tank Weapons in the world.
