Pinaka rockets tested successfully

August 14, 2013

Screenshot_1 Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) successfully test fired Pinaka rockets were from a Multi- Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) from a base at Chandipur. The MBRL is capable of acting as a force multiplier and has been developed to supplement artillery guns. Pinaka has undergone several tough tests since 1995 and has already been introduced into the armed forces.
In July, 2013, a more advanced 2^nd generation i.e. Pinaka Mark II Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher System had undergone successful firing trials at Chandhan area in Pokhran field firing ranges in western Rajastan and is in development stage.

Pinaka and its applications

Pinaka is an unguided area weapon rocket system with a range of 40 km, meant to neutralise large areas with rapid salvos.
It can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds, the battery of six launchers can neutralise at a time a target area of 3.9 sq km.
The system’s capability to incorporate several types of warheads makes it deadly for the enemy as it can even destroy solid structures and bunkers.
The quick reaction time and high rate of fire of the system gives an edge to the Army during a low amount conflict situation

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