New Delhi: As part of the ongoing user validation trials, the indigenously-developed Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ was successfully flight-tested from Advanced Light Helicopter today. Teams of the Indian Air Force and Indian Army, along with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), conducted the trial at the high altitude range. This is the second successful flight test in successive days.
Earlier, validation trials of the ‘Helina’ were conducted at Pokhran in Rajasthan, which proved the efficacy of the missile in desert ranges.
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
Today’s trial was carried out for different ranges and altitudes. 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.
‘Helina’ is the third generation, fire and forget Anti-Tank Guided Missile that can engage targets in both indirect hit mode as well as top attack mode. The system has all-weather day and night capability and can defeat battle tanks with conventional armour as well as with explosive reactive armour.
– global bihari bureau
