The NAG missile is equipped with an advanced fire-and-forget guidance system, allowing it to be launched and operate autonomously without requiring further guidance from the operator.
It is classified as a third-generation ATGM, featuring advanced guidance systems, improved lethality, and enhanced performance compared to earlier generations of anti-tank missiles.
The NAG missile employs a top-attack profile, striking armored vehicles and tanks from their weaker, less armored top surfaces, increasing the probability of penetration and mission success.
The missile system offers a lock-on before launch mode, enabling the operator to acquire and lock onto targets before launching the missile, enhancing engagement flexibility.
The NAG missile utilizes a wireless command link for data transmission between the missile and the operator, ensuring real-time control and target updates during flight.
It can operate effectively in all weather conditions, including adverse weather such as rain, fog, or snow, ensuring continuous combat readiness and reliability.
The NAG missile has a significant engagement range, providing operators with stand-off distance and reducing their exposure to enemy threats.
Helina stands for "HELicopter-launched NAg." It is essentially a variant of the NAG missile system specifically designed to be launched from helicopters.
The NAG missile is a product of India's indigenous defense industry, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as part of efforts to enhance the country's self-reliance in defense technology.
The NAG missile has undergone extensive testing and evaluation, including successful live-fire trials, demonstrating its effectiveness and reliability in engaging armored targets.