The Indian Army has deployed the Pinaka rocket system in Assam to counter the Chinese threat

The Pinaka weapon system is an autonomous rocket artillery system that can hit targets in an area of ​​up to 38 km at mean sea level.

GUWAHATI: Indian Army has deployed Pinaka and Smerch Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) in forward position near the China border to counter any threat that may arise along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

The Pinaka weapon system is an autonomous rocket artillery system that can hit targets in an area of ​​up to 38 km at sea level. At these altitudes, the range is significantly increased which further enhances the deep strike capability of the weapon system.

A battery of Pinaka’s six launchers can fire a salvo of 72 rockets in 44 seconds to neutralize an area of ​​1000 meters by 800 meters.

Talking about the weapon systems, Lt Col Sarath, the Battery Commander stationed at the location told ANI, “The Pinaka weapon system is an indigenous Multi Rocket Launcher System designed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and is a state-of-the-art, fully-fledged weapon system. The system, which can hit targets up to 38 km at mean sea level and at higher altitudes, significantly increases the ranges, which subsequently increases our deep strike capability.”

Talking about the advantage of Pinaka and Smerch for India’s firepower, he said, “The quick reaction time and high accuracy of these weapon systems allow very high amounts of fire on critical and time-sensitive enemy targets. Ensures delivery. Very short time.”

The Smerch system is the longest-range conventional rocket system in the Indian Army’s inventory with a maximum range of 90 km. A battery of four launchers can fire a salvo of 48 rockets in 40 seconds which neutralizes an area of ​​1200 meters by 1200 meters.

Elaborating on the features of the weapon system, Major Srinath, Battery Commander, Smerch said, “The Launcher is a very powerful weapon in the Indian artillery arsenal. The weapon can fire up to a range of 90 kms. Being based 10 by 10 Tatra, it is extremely maneuverable, and has no problems with maneuverability in any type of terrain. There are 12 tubes in the cluster, and it fires 12 rockets in a span of 40 seconds.”

Pinaka is named after the bow of Lord Shiva. Both of these weapon systems (Pinaka and Smerch) are designed to fire a variety of ammunition such as high explosives and submissions against field targets.

The upgraded version of the Pinaka ammunition system is already on the production line and can fire up to a range of 75 km with improved accuracy which multiplies the existing capability.

The quick response and high accuracy of these weapon systems ensure the delivery of large quantities of fire against critical and time-sensitive enemy targets within a very short span of time.

The Indian Army has deployed the Pinaka rocket system in Assam to counter the Chinese threat

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