Pinaka: Army's multi barrel rocket launcher system
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Multi barrel rocket launcher system
<b>Text: Agencies</b><br><br>Pinaka is the unguided rocket system of the Army, meant to neutralise large areas with rapid salvos. <br><br>It has undergone several tough tests since 1995.
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Advanced version Mark-II
The advanced version Mark-II rocket with a range of more than 60-km and capable of acting as a force-multiplier, was developed to supplement artillery guns.
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Quick reaction time
The quick reaction time and high rate of fire of the system give the army an edge in low-intensity conflict situations.<br><br><i>File photo of the Pinaka system at Republic Day Parade</i>
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Battery of six launchers
With a battery of six launchers, the Pinaka system can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds and can neutralise a target area of 3.9 sq.km.
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State-of-art weapon
The state-of-art weapon for destroying and neutralizing enemy troop-concentration areas, communication centres air terminal complexes, gun and rocket locations and for laying mines by firing rockets with several warheads from launch vehicles has been developed by DRDO. <br><br><i>File photo of the Pinaka system at Republic Day Parade</i>
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High operational mobility
According to DRDO, high operational mobility, flexibility and accuracy are its major characteristics, which give the weapon an edge in modern artillery warfare for the Indian armed forces.<br><br><i>File photo of the Pinaka system at Republic Day Parade</i>