Air launched ATGMs of India- Dhruvastra & SANT

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

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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
  

Launch Platform: Mi-35

DRDO Anti-Radiation Missile (Rudram-1)

DRDO Anti-Radiation Missile (Rudram-1)

The New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM) or Rudram-1 is a air-to-surface, anti-radition missile is in under development by Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to provide an air superiority, tactical capability for the Indian Air Force fighter jets. It is designed for suppression of enemy air defence (SEAD), that can destroy enemy's surveillance radars, tracking and communication system. The state of the art missile developed in India is the first of its kind in the IAF arsenal. The missile is jointly produced by Bharat Dynamic Limited (BDL) & Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDO) is carrying out the design and development work for the missile. The Rudram-1, with a range of 150 km, is the first indigenous air-to-surface missile to be developed by DRDO, after BrahMos cruise missile. It is integrated with Su-30 MKI, in future it will be integrated with Mirage 2000, Jaguar, Tejas, Tejas Mk.2/ MWF.

Type:                 Air-to-surface Missile

Manufacturer: Bharat Dynamic Limited (BDL), 

                          Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

Mass:               140 kg

Length:            5.5 m (18 ft)

Warhead:         Pre-fermentation warhead

Engine:            Dual-pulse rocket motor

Propellet:        Soild fuel

Operational Range: 150-250 km

Accuracy:       10 m CEP

Future Air-to-surface wepeons of IAF

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