Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles

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Context

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received the Israeli Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles which can hit targets from distances up to 30 km.

Details

The NLOS missiles are now going to be integrated with the Russian-origin fleet of Mi-17V5 helicopters.
They would be able to take out targets from long ranges and can prove to be very effective against enemy targets and assets hidden behind mountains or hills.
The air-launched NLOS ATGMs can carry out strikes at its ground targets from standoff distances and can cause considerable damage to the enemy tank regiments and prevent their advances.

Key Features of Spike NLOS Missiles

It is an anti-tank guided missile developed and designed by the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
It can hit targets from distances up to 30 km.
It is available in man-portable, vehicle-launched, and helicopter-launched variants.
Spike is a fire-and-forget missile with lock-on before launch and automatic self-guidance.
The long and extended range versions of the Spike also have the capability of "Fire, Observe and Update" operating mode.
The air-launched NLOS ATGMs can carry out strikes at its ground targets from standoff distances.
It can cause considerable damage to the enemy tank regiments and prevent their advances.

PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. What are the key features of Spike NLOS Missiles?

1.It can hit targets from distances up to 300 km.

2.It is a fire-and-forget missile with a lock-on before launch and automatic self-guidance.

3.Extended range versions of the Spike have the capability of "Fire, Observe and Update" operating mode.

4.It can carry out strikes at its ground targets from standoff distances.

How many of the above are correctly matched?

A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Only 3

D) All

Answer: C) Only 3

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