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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Helina . An Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ was successfully launched from an indigenously-developed helicopter at high-altitude ranges on 11 Apr’22, in Pokhran.

Detailed explanation-2: -Helina, which was flight-tested from an indigenously developed Advanced Light Helicopter, is one of the most advanced anti-tank weapons in the world, the DRDO stated. India on Monday successfully flight-tested Helina, an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), in Pokhran.

Detailed explanation-3: -The flight-test was carried out with participation of all BMD weapon system elements located at different geographical locations. The AD-1 is a long-range interceptor missile designed for both low exo-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric interception of long-range ballistic missiles as well as aircraft.

Detailed explanation-4: -Understanding ATGM Indigenously-developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) employs a tandem High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Rudra can carry a maximum of 8 HELINAs on its wing-mounted launchers. The missile has been developed by the DRDO and is capable of engaging tanks at ranges of about 7-8 KM using its advanced infra-red (IIR) seeker operating in the lock-on-before-launch mode.