DRDO Successfully Test Fired Upgraded Version Of Pinaka Rocket

DRDO Successfully Test Fired Upgraded Version Of Pinaka Rocket (Mark-II)- Details, Features

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had successfully test-fired upgraded guided version of Pinaka Rocket (Mark-II) from Proof & Experiment Establishment (PXE) at Chandipur, Odisha.

As per the DRDO officials, During the tests, two rounds were successfully conducted by a multibarrel launcher and some more rounds have been planned in coming days.

The guided version is Pinaka rocket (Pinaka Mark-II) has been evolved from the older version of unguided Pinaka Mark-I.

The upgraded Pinaka mark-II has been fitted with navigation, guidance and control kit developed by Research Centre, Imarat (RCI). The conversion has helped to enhance a range of Pinaka to more than 70 km (from earlier 40 km) and accuracy to 50m (from earlier 500m).

Upgraded Pinaka Rocket (Mark-II Missile)

Pinaka Rocket (Mark-II) was developed in joint efforts from Pune based Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad and RCI.

Upgraded Pinaka Rocket (Mark-II Missile) is fired using multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) which can fire 12 Rockets loaded with explosives within 44 seconds and destroy target area of 4 sq km at a time.

Upgraded Pinaka (Mark-II Missile) has the 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 system give an edge to Army during low amount conflict situation.

Upgraded Pinaka (Mark-II Missile) has been already inducted into Indian Army.