Indian Defence Helicopters Armament Analysis
The question asks to identify which of the listed Indian helicopters are equipped with a turret gun, rocket system, and air-to-air missile.
Helicopter Capabilities:
- Cheetah: This helicopter is primarily used for reconnaissance and utility roles. It is not typically equipped with heavy armament like turret guns or rocket systems.
- Chetak: Similar to the Cheetah, the Chetak is a utility helicopter used for transport, training, and liaison. It lacks the armament systems mentioned in the question.
- Rudra: The Rudra, an armed version of the HAL Dhruv, is specifically designed for combat roles. It is equipped with a chin-mounted 20mm turret gun, can carry rocket pods (e.g., 70mm), and is capable of firing air-to-air missiles (like the Mistral) and anti-tank guided missiles.
Conclusion:
Based on their designed capabilities:
- Cheetah does not have the specified armament.
- Chetak does not have the specified armament.
- Rudra possesses a turret gun, rocket system, and can be equipped with air-to-air missiles.
Therefore, only the Rudra helicopter (Number 3) meets the criteria.
The correct option is 3 only.