Why the Indian anti-tank missile Helina is so lethal - Helina is a third generation, lock-on before launch , fire-and-forget missile that can engage targets both in direct hit mode and top attack mode.
Updated Feb 19, 2021 | 14:24 IST
HELINA (HELIcopter-launched-NAg) is third generation, lock on before launch (LOBL) fire and forget anti tank guided missile with both TOP attack and Direct attack capability. HELINA (Helicopter based NAG) is mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter (www.drdo.gov.in)
New Delhi: In a major boost for the Indian armed forces, four HELINA anti-tank missiles were successfully launched from Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv helicopter in Rajasthan sector on Friday. As per the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), four missions were carried out for evaluating missile capabilities in minimum and maximum range of 7 kms.
The final mission was carried out with warhead missile against a derelict tank. All the mission objectives were met, the DRDO officials said. The HELINA anti-tank missiles were test-fired during the joint user trials by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF).
Helina anti-tank guided missile is launched from a helicopter during user trials
New Delhi:
A key homemade anti-tank guided missile has completed user trials with the armed forces in the western desert and is ready for induction. The missile called Helina in army service and Dhruvastra in the air force can take out moving or stationary tanks, armoured personnel carriers and other targets.
The anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) is fired from attack helicopters or from special carriers on land. The armed forces have been looking for a modern ATGM, a role that this system has fulfilled now. A mission was carried out against a moving target from a forward flying helicopter, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said in a statement.