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Recently Enhanced version of PINAKA Rocket System successfully Flight Tested from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha
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About Pinaka
Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher produced in India and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army.
The system has a maximum range of 40 km for Mark-I and 75 km for Mark-II, and can fire a salvo of 12 HE rockets in 44 seconds.
The system is mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility.
Pinaka saw service during the Kargil War of 1999
Enhanced version of the Pinaka rocket would replace the existing Pinaka Mk-I rockets which are currently under production.
Source: PIB
