India's growing power / Successful test of anti-tank missile 'Helina' in Ladakh, hit target with indigenous helicopter, know the specialty

India today successfully test-fired Helina, an anti-tank guided missile fired from a helicopter, in the high altitude area of ​​Ladakh. It is one of the world's state-of-the-art anti-tank missiles. It was fired from the indigenously built Dhruv helicopter on the target. In an instant, it hit a perfect target. This indigenous missile is being compared with China's Wire Guided HJ-8 and Pakistan's BARC (BARQ) Laser Guided Missile.

DRDO officials said that Helina was tested in the same area on Monday as well. On Monday, the Helina was test-fired through an upgraded version of the indigenous state-of-the-art Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv. During this he successfully destroyed the simulated tank target.

It was successfully test fired for the second time today at high altitude ranges like Ladakh. The flight test was conducted jointly by teams of scientists from Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday.

This missile is guided by Imaging Infra-red (IIR). It works in lock on mode before being fired. DRDO officials said that it is one of the most advanced anti-tank weapons in the world. Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defense Research and Development and Chairman, DRDO, congratulated the teams for their commendable work in difficult conditions like Ladakh.

DRDO has developed missile

It has a range of seven kilometres. Helina is being seen as a response to the anti-armor missile launched from the helicopter. Helina can easily destroy enemy tanks within her range via the 'Fire and Forget' mode. It has been developed by DRDO.

In every season there will be a crisis for the enemy

One of the specialties of this Helina missile is that it has the ability to destroy its target day and night in all types of weather. This missile can be hit directly on the enemy. It also has the ability to attack from above. The Air Force version of this missile is known as Dhuvrastra.