Armament Research and Development Establishment 2014
Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired
Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired
Indigenously developed 'Pinaka' rockets were successfully
test-fired from a multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) by an armament establishment from a base at
Chandipur-on-sea. Pinaka', which has undergone several tough tests since 1995, has already been inducted
into the armed forces.
Test was conducted by personnel from Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune unit at Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) firing point-2 at Chandipur. Pinaka' is an area weapon system with a range of 40 km.
The quick reaction time and high rate of fire of the system gives an edge to the army during a low-intensity conflict situation. The unguided rocket system is meant to neutralise large areas with rapid salvos.
Pinaka' system can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds, the sources said, adding that the battery of six launchers can neutralise at a time a target area of 3.9 sq km.
Test was conducted by personnel from Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune unit at Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) firing point-2 at Chandipur. Pinaka' is an area weapon system with a range of 40 km.
The quick reaction time and high rate of fire of the system gives an edge to the army during a low-intensity conflict situation. The unguided rocket system is meant to neutralise large areas with rapid salvos.
Pinaka' system can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds, the sources said, adding that the battery of six launchers can neutralise at a time a target area of 3.9 sq km.
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