HELINA missile test-fired again on Day 2, this time from high-altitude regions
The test was part of ongoing user validation trials of the third generation 'fire-and-forget' class missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). As per the plan, the missile engaged the simulated tank target accurately.
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The HELINA Anti-Tank Guided missiles can engage targets both in direct-hit mode as well as in top-attack mode.(Source: indiandefencenews.in)THE ANTI-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Helina, the helicopter-launched version of the Nag missile, was tested again on Tuesday, this time in the northern high altitude mountain regions after its successful test on Monday in the desert regions of Pokhran.
As part of ongoing user validation trials, Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ successfully flight tested again today for a different range and altitude.@PMOIndia @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/CxgpoV6R5p
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) April 12, 2022
The test was part of ongoing user validation trials of the third generation ‘fire-and-forget’ class missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). As per the plan, the missile engaged the simulated tank target accurately.
The trials were witnessed by senior Army Commanders and scientists of DRDO. With the flight test, consistent performance of the complete system, including Imaging Infra-Red Seeker, has been established, which will enable the induction of the ‘Helina’ into the armed forces,” said a press statement from the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday.
DRDO has said that the Helina missile system has all weather day and night capability and can defeat battle tanks with conventional armour as well as explosive reactive armour. It has been developed for integration with choppers in both the Army and Air Force.
The Helina missile can engage targets both in direct hit mode as well as top attack mode. In the top attack mode, the missile is required to climb sharply after launch and travel at a certain altitude then plunge on the top of the target. In the direct hit mode, the missile travels at a lower altitude directly striking the target.
The DRDO has designed and developed a range of anti-tank missile technologies that include the Nag, Helina MPATGM, SANT and Laser Guided ATGM for MBT Arjun.
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