Successful Flight Test of ATGM HELINA

Indigenously developed Helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) HELINA was successfully flight tested from Indian Army Helicopter at Pokhran range. Weapon system was tested for its full range.

Map of Successful Flight Test of ATGM HELINA in Pokhran Range
  • Weapon system was tested for its full range.
Successful Flight Test of ATGM HELINA

ATGM HELINA weapon system was released smoothly from Army Helicopter. After its launch it tracked target all thru its course & hit it w⟋high precision.

HELINA

  • HELINA is helicopter launched version known of NAG ATGM, designed & developed indigenously for Indian Army under integrated guided missile development programme (IGMDP) .
  • It is manufactured by India՚s sole missile producer, state-owned Bharat Dynamics Limited.
  • HELINA is one of the most advanced Anti-Tank Weapons in the world.
HELINA is Most Advanced Anti-Tank Weapons in the World
  • It works on “fire & forget” principle & operates in Lock on Before Launch mode.
  • It has operational range of 7 - 10km (after air-launched) .
  • It is equipped w⟋highly advanced Imaging Infrared Radar (IIR) seeker along w⟋integrated avionics.
  • This technology is possessed by very few nations.
  • It possesses advanced passive homing guidance system.
  • It is designed w⟋purpose of to destroy modern main battle tanks & other heavily armoured targets.

Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

  • This is medium or long-range missile whose primary purpose is to destroy tanks & other armoured vehicles.
  • ATGM can be directed to target by several diff. guidance systems, including laser guiding, television camera, or wire guiding.
  • ATGMs can be launched from aircraft or land vehicles or by infantry.
  • 1st ATGMs were developed in late 1950s & early 1960s.

Examrace Team at Aug 21, 2021