Source: TH
Context: France is evaluating India’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system for its military requirements, highlighting the growing defense ties between India and France.
About Pinaka Rocket Missile System:
- Type: Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) designed by DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE).
- First Use: Played a crucial role in neutralizing enemy positions during the Kargil War.
- Targets: Effective against enemy troops, vehicles, communication centers, air terminals, and ammunition depots.
- Features:
- Launcher system includes a multi-tube launcher vehicle, command post vehicle, and replenishment vehicles.
- Can fire 12 rockets in 48 seconds, covering an area of 700 × 500 square meters.
- Mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility with hydraulically actuated outriggers for stability during firing.
- Range:
- Current range of 38-75 km.
- Guided extended-range variants in development to increase range to 120 km and eventually to 300 km.
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