<p>A second flight test of anti-tank guided missile Helina was successfully completed at a high-altitude range on Tuesday as part of user validation trials, the Defence Ministry said.</p>.<p>The <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/flight-test-of-anti-tank-guided-missile-helina-successful-1099812.html" target="_blank">first flight</a> test of Helina was successfully done on Monday, the ministry's statement said.</p>.<p>Both the tests were conducted from advanced light helicopters, it said.</p>.<p>"Today's trial was carried out for different range and altitude. As per the plan, the missile engaged the simulated tank target accurately," it mentioned.</p>.<p>The trials were witnessed by senior Army Commanders and scientists of Defence Research and Development Organisation.</p>.<p>"With the flight-test, consistent performance of the complete system, including imaging infra-red seeker, has been established, which will enable the induction of the Helina into the armed forces," the ministry stated.</p>.<p>Helina has all-weather day and night capability and can defeat battle tanks with conventional armour as well as with explosive reactive armour, it added. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>
<p>A second flight test of anti-tank guided missile Helina was successfully completed at a high-altitude range on Tuesday as part of user validation trials, the Defence Ministry said.</p>.<p>The <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/flight-test-of-anti-tank-guided-missile-helina-successful-1099812.html" target="_blank">first flight</a> test of Helina was successfully done on Monday, the ministry's statement said.</p>.<p>Both the tests were conducted from advanced light helicopters, it said.</p>.<p>"Today's trial was carried out for different range and altitude. As per the plan, the missile engaged the simulated tank target accurately," it mentioned.</p>.<p>The trials were witnessed by senior Army Commanders and scientists of Defence Research and Development Organisation.</p>.<p>"With the flight-test, consistent performance of the complete system, including imaging infra-red seeker, has been established, which will enable the induction of the Helina into the armed forces," the ministry stated.</p>.<p>Helina has all-weather day and night capability and can defeat battle tanks with conventional armour as well as with explosive reactive armour, it added. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>