How good is Pinaka MBRL?

The system has a maximum range of 40 km for Mark-I and 60 km for Mark-I enhanced version, 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, where it was successful in neutralising enemy positions on the mountain tops.

Which is correct about Pinaka?

The correct answer is It is a multi-barrel rocket system. Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher produced in India and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation for the Indian Army.

What is the range of Pinaka missile?

The new Pinaka ER gives it a range of around 70 km, over the 45 km existing range of the missile which has been with the Indian forces for nearly a decade.

What is the meaning of Pinaka?

Pinaka (Sanskrit: पिनाक, pínāka) is the bow of Lord Shiva.

Who is known as Pinakapani?

Popularly known as “Doctor Singer of Kurnool”, Pinakapani was born at Priya Agraharam in Srikakulam district to Pinakapani Kameswara Rao and Jogamma on August 3, 1913. More than teaching, he made great contributions to creative music and evolved his own style.

Why is Shiva called Pinakpani?

Meaning of Pinakpani: Name Pinakpani in the Bengali origin, means The bow that belongs to the Lord Shiva. People with name Pinakpani are usually Judaism by religion.

What is the range of the Pinaka rocket?

The Mark-I version of Pinaka has a range of around 40 kilometres and the Mark-II version can fire up to 75 kilometres. The Mark-II version of the rocket has been modified as a guided missile system by integrating it with the navigation, control and guidance system to improve the end accuracy and increase the range.

What is Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher weapon area system?

The indigenously built Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher Weapon Area System can fire rockets with a range of 39-40 km, in a salvo of 12 rockets with 1.2 tons of high explosives within 40 seconds. The complete system comprises a launch vehicle, a loader / replenishment vehicle, and a command post vehicle with a battery of six launchers.

How does the Pinaka system work?

One battery of the Pinaka system consists of six launch vehicles, accompanied by the loader systems, radar and links with network-based systems and a command post. It can neutralize an area one kilometre by one kilometre. The Mark-I version of Pinaka has a range of around 40 kilometres and the Mark-II version can fire up to 75 kilometres.

How successful is pinaka in field testing?

Pinaka was finally put into field testing for assessing its capability during the Kargil conflict. Pinaka reportedly proved very successful during field testing in the high altitude conflict in Kargil.