Question

Match the following anti-tank missiles with their respective features:

Helina	Maximum range of 2.5 kilometers with fire-and-forget and top attack capabilities for infantry use.
Nag	Third-generation fire-and-forget missile developed for mechanized formations to engage heavily fortified enemy tanks.
MPATGM	Maximum range of seven kilometers; designed for integration on the weaponized version of the ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter).
SANT	Smart Stand-off Anti-Tank Missile developed for launch from the Mi-35 Helicopter for the Air Force's anti-tank operations.

• A. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
• B. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
• C. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
• D. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM).

• ATGMs are primarily designed to hit and destroy heavily armored military vehicles.
• The missiles can be transported by a single soldier, to larger tripod-mounted weapons, which require a squad or team to transport and fire, to vehicle and aircraft-mounted missile systems.

Important Anti-Tank Guided Missiles developed by DRDO are :

Helina:

• Helina has a maximum range of 7-8 kilometers.
• It is specifically designed and developed for integration on the weaponized version of the ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter).
• The primary aim of Helina is to provide effective anti-tank capabilities from helicopters, thereby enhancing the combat effectiveness of the Indian Armed Forces.

Nag:

• Nag is a third-generation fire-and-forget missile.
• It has been developed primarily for mechanized formations, intending to engage heavily fortified enemy tanks.
• With its advanced targeting and guidance system, Nag aims to provide the Indian military with an efficient and accurate anti-tank weapon system for use in various combat scenarios.

MPATGM:

• MPATGM stands for Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile.
• It has a maximum range of 2.5 kilometers and is equipped with fire-and-forget and top attack capabilities, making it suitable for infantry use.
• The portable nature of this missile enables infantry units to effectively engage and neutralize enemy armored vehicles, providing them with a tactical advantage on the battlefield.

SANT:

• SANT refers to the Smart Stand-off Anti-Tank Missile.
• It is developed for launch from the Mi-35 Helicopter, specifically catering to the Air Force's anti-tank operations.
• With its advanced and intelligent targeting system, SANT aims to provide the Indian Air Force with a potent and precise anti-tank missile, thereby enhancing its operational capabilities in anti-armor warfare scenarios.