PINAKA MULTI BARREL ROCKET LAUNCHER
30.09.2024
PINAKA MULTI BARREL ROCKET LAUNCHER
IN NEWS
- The Indian Army is enhancing its artillery capabilities by developing long-range rockets and futuristic ammunition.
- This includes extending the range of the Pinaka system, diversifying suppliers and focusing on indigenization for robust supply chains.
ABOUT PINAKA
- Developed by: Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), a DRDO laboratory.
- First Used: During Kargil War
- Launch Capacity: It can fire a salvo of 12 rockets within 44 seconds.
- Payload: Each rocket can carry a payload of around 100 kg, with various warhead options including high explosives and anti-tank mines.
- Variants:
- Pinaka Mk-I: Initial version with a range of 40 km.
- Pinaka Mk-I Enhanced: Range up to 60 km.
- Pinaka Mk-II: Range upto 90 km.
Pinaka Mk-III: Currently under development, expected to reach up to 120 km