By Admin 
Following the success of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army recently conducted a live firing drill of the indigenous Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch System at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. This is also being seen as a strong message of India’s military preparedness against Pakistan.
Why is it called ‘Pinaka’?
This rocket system has been named after the mythological bow of Lord Shiva ‘Pinaka’. Due to the multi-barrel design, this system is capable of firing multiple rockets simultaneously. DRDO has designed it, while companies like Tata Advanced Systems and Larsen & Toubro have developed it in public-private partnership model.
Ability to fire 72 rockets in 44 seconds
The specialty of Pinaka is its tremendous firing speed. It can launch 72 rockets in just 44 seconds, which are capable of hitting targets located approximately 60 kilometers away. Its upgraded version Pinaka MK-II ER can hit up to a range of 90 kilometers and a new version is being developed to hit a range of more than 150 kilometers.
speed so fast that it is difficult to stop
Pinaka rockets are equipped with GPS based guided system. According to experts, they can reach a speed of Mach 4.7 i.e. about 5,800 kilometers per hour, which makes them extremely difficult to intercept.
Know how much it costs
There are currently four Pinaka regiments deployed in the Indian Army and formation of six additional regiments is underway. In a war situation, the main function of Pinaka is to cause heavy damage to sensitive areas of the enemy in a short time. In January, the government had approved purchasing ammunition worth Rs 10,200 crore for the Pinaka system. India has already exported it to Armenia and a possible deal with France is also under discussion.
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