Q. Which of the following pairs of defence equipment and respective countries are matched correctly?
- Helina – India
- Spike – Russia
- Javelin – USA
- Kornet – Israel
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer:
Only 1 & 3
Notes:
- THE ANTI-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Helina is the helicopter-launched version of the Nag missile.
- Spike is an Israeli fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile and anti-personnel missile with a tandem-charge HEAT warhead, currently in its fourth generation.
- The Javelin missile (FGM-148) is an American-made, portable anti-tank missile system in service since 1996. Javelin anti-tank missile system is a shoulder-mounted weapon that is guided by a computer for deadly accuracy.
- The 9M133 Kornet is a second-generation Russian man-portable anti-tank guided missile intended for use against main battle tanks. It was first introduced into service with the Russian army in 1998.