Question

Consider the following statements regarding the NAG missile system:

1. It is a fire-and-forget, third-generation anti-tank missile.

2. NAMICA is the air-based version of the NAG missile.

3. HELINA is the land-based version of the NAG missile.

Which of the above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 only

• Correct Answer: Option A) 1 only

• The NAG (Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile) is an Indian third-generation, fire-and-forget anti-tank missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

• "It is a fire-and-forget, third-generation anti-tank missile." - True. The NAG missile is indeed a fire-and-forget, third-generation anti-tank missile with top-attack capabilities.

• "NAMICA is the air-based version of the NAG missile." - False. NAMICA (NAg MIssile CArrier) is actually the land-based carrier vehicle for the NAG missile. It is a modified BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle that can carry and launch NAG missiles.

• "HELINA is the land-based version of the NAG missile." - False. HELINA (HELIcopter-launched NAg) is the helicopter-launched version of the NAG missile, designed to be fired from helicopters like the HAL Rudra and HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). The land-based version is simply called NAG or is deployed via the NAMICA vehicle.