DRDO has recently successfully tested the Pinaka Guided Rocket System. These tests were conducted in different field firing ranges. Its purpose was to check range, accuracy, stability etc. In which Pinaka rocket system has achieved success.
completely indigenous weapon system
12 rockets from each production agency were tested from two in-service Pinaka launchers upgraded by the launcher production agencies. The precision strike version of the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System is a completely indigenous weapon system. Pinaka was monitored through radar, electro-optical targeting system and telemetry system etc. from launch till it reached the target. All the systems of this rocket successfully passed the prescribed parameters and destroyed the target with highest accuracy. The rocket is named after ‘Pinak’, the bow of Lord Shiva.
Pinaka rocket system launches 12 rockets in 44 seconds
The Pinaka rocket system launches 12 rockets in 44 seconds. This means that a rocket is launched approximately every 4 seconds. 12 Pinaka rockets are fired one after the other from this 214 caliber launcher. That means, this is the best weapon to convert enemy positions into graveyards. The range of the rocket launcher can be from 7 km to the nearest target and can destroy the enemy sitting 90 km away.
Speed of more than 5500 km in 1 hour
There are three types of rocket launchers. MK-1 can attack up to 45 kilometers, MK-2 launcher up to 90 kilometers and MK-3 launcher up to 120 kilometers. The length of this launcher ranges from 16 feet 3 inches to 23 feet 7 inches. Its diameter is 8.4 inches. Pinaka rockets fired from this launcher can be loaded with high explosive fragmentation (HMX), cluster bombs, anti-personnel, anti-tank and landmine weapons. This rocket is capable of lifting weapons weighing up to 100 kilometers. The speed of Pinaka rocket is 5757.70 KM/Hr. That means it attacks at a speed of 1.61 kilometers in one second.
