Which among the following is the India’s first indigenous weaponised helicopter?

Which among the following is the India’s first indigenous weaponised helicopter?
[A]Aakash
[B]Rudra
[C]Astra
[D]Deepak

Deepak
Recently, the first indigenously built Weapon System Integrated (WSI) helicopter Rudra (ALH WSI Mk-IV) was handed over to the Indian Army by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Rudra is a weaponised platform catering to attack roles with self-defense capability. The helicopter is fitted with three sighting systems i.e., electro-optic pod, helmet mounted sight and fixed sight. A 20-mm turret gun is fitted in the nose of the helicopter and the combination of 70- mm rockets, air-to-air missiles and anti-tank guided missiles can be fitted on the four weapon stations. The warning and counter measures include radar laser missile warning systems and flare chaff dispensers.

Originally written on December 7, 2014 and last modified on December 7, 2014.

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