Quick Response

Fast reaction time, high volume of fire against enemy targets.

Launcher Capacity

Each launcher carry 12 rockets; a battery consists of 6 launchers (total72 rockets).

Warheads

It Can deliver high-explosive & submunition warheads.

Range

60-75 kilometers.

Guidance

Initially an unguided but Pinaka-Guided version uses INS/GPS for precision strikes.

Mobility

It can be mounted on a Tatra truck for easy mobility.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.With reference to the Indian Army’s Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch System (MRLS), consider the following statements:

1. Recently, Union Defence Ministry signed a contract to procure ammunition for the Pinaka MRLS.
2. The Pinaka MRLS is an all-weather, indirect area fire artillery weapon system.
3. The Pinaka MRLS was first used during the Kargil War.
4. The Pinaka MRLS can carry up to 12 rockets per launcher, & a battery consists of 6 launchers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer: (b)

Explanation:

●Statement 1 is correct: The Union Defence Ministry has signed a contract worth Rs 10,147 crore for the procurement of ammunition for the Pinaka MRLS.

●Statement 2 is correct: The Pinaka MRLS is indeed an all-weather, indirect area fire artillery weapon system developed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).

●Statement 3 is correct: The Pinaka MRLS was first used during the Kargil War, where it played a key role in neutralizing enemy positions on the mountains.

●Statement 4 is correct: Each Pinaka launcher can carry 12 rockets, &a battery of the system consists of 6 launchers, providing a total of 72 rockets.