Which of the following is a helicopter launched version of the Nag Anti-tank guided missile?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Helina
Explanation:
. HELINA stands for Helicopter-Launched Nag.
. It is the helicopter-launched version of the indigenous Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM).
. HELINA is a third-generation, fire-and-forget missile system.
. It uses an Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) seeker for lock-on-before-launch.
. The missile can engage targets in both direct attack and top-attack modes.
. HELINA is integrated with the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv platform.
. It has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Information Booster:
. HELINA is also known as Dhruvastra in its operational variant.
. It has an extended strike range of about 7–8 km.
. The missile is capable of destroying modern main battle tanks fitted with Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA).
. It enhances the Indian Army’s and Air Force’s anti-armour strike capability from aerial platforms.
Additional Knowledge:
Achook (Option a)
. “Achook” is a Hindi term meaning unerring or precise.
. It is not an officially designated missile system under DRDO’s Nag programme.
. Hence, it is not the helicopter-launched Nag variant.
Amogha (Option b)
. Amogha is an anti-tank guided missile developed by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
. It is a separate ATGM system and not derived from the Nag missile.
. It is not a helicopter-launched Nag variant.
Lakshya (Option c)
. Lakshya is an indigenously developed Remotely Piloted Target Aircraft (RPTA).
. It is used for gunnery practice and missile testing.
. It has no role as an anti-tank guided missile system.