Air Launched ATGMs of India
HELINA/Dhruvastra ATGM
Helina (Helicopter-launched Nag) is air launched version of the Nag ATGM with extended range. It is designed and developed by Defence Research And Development Organisation (DRDO).
It is guided by an Infrared Imaging Seeker (IIR) operating in the Lock- On-Before-Launched(LOBL) mode and Lock-On-After-Launched (LOAL) mode for target engagement. The IIR seeker has a 640×512 pixel resolution. It supports both top attack and direct attack. It has completed all its user trials from 2015-2020 and it is ready of induction.
It is launched by Twin tube stub wing-mounted launchers.
Manufacturer: Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ordnance Factory Medak
- Mass: 4.3 kg
- Length: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Diameter: 0.2m (7.9 in)
- Engine: Solid-propellant rocket booster
- Operational range: 7 – 10 km
- Maximum speed: 828 km/h (230 m/s)
- Guidance system: Imaging infrared homing
Launch Platform: HAL Rudra & HAL LCH
SANT
SANT ( Standoff ANti-Tank guided missile) is an upgraded version of HELINA ATGM. It is equipped with active radar homing seeker instead of IIR seeker. It is developed to be used from Attack helicopters, Ground attack aircrafts & UCAV. It was first tested successfully in November 2018. It was tested from Mi-35 in 19th October 2020.
- Operational Range: 15 – 20 km
- Guidance system: Millimetre wave Active Radar Homing
