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User trials of indigenous HELINA anti-tank missile complete, to be ordered by forces
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Designed to take down targets at a range of 7 km, the HELINA will soon be ordered for the weaponised Advanced Light Helicopter `Rudra’ as well as the Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) that are set to join service next month.
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The indigenously developed HELINA helicopter launched anti tank missile has successfully demonstrated its capabilities in a series of user trials and is set to be ordered soon by the air force and army for its combat choppers.
HELINA anti-tank missiles launched from ALH Dhruv helicopter
HELINA anti-tank missiles launched from ALH Dhruv helicopter ANI | Updated: Feb 19, 2021 15:48 IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 19 (ANI): Four HELINA anti-tank missiles were launched from Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv helicopter in the Rajasthan sector on Friday said Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) officials.
The HELINA anti-tank missiles were test-fired during the joint user trials by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF).
According to DRDO, the four missions were carried out for evaluating the missile capabilities in a minimum and maximum range of 7 kilometers.
The final mission was carried out with a warhead missile against a derelict tank. All the mission objectives were met.