New Delhi: The strength of the Indian army is constantly increasing due to indigenous weapons. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully completed the flight tests of the guided Pinaka weapon system (Pinaka rocket launcher). This weapon is very effective in destroying the enemy sitting far away. Obviously, those who have evil intentions against India will be afraid of it. This weapon is named after Lord Shiva's bow Pinaka.

Specialties
Pinaka can launch 12 rockets in 44 seconds
One rocket is fired every 4 seconds
Its range is 7 to 90 kilometers
Its speed is 5757 kilometers
Length-16.3 to 23.7 feet
Three variants
MK-1-Range 45 km
MK-2Range 90 km
MK-3 under construction
What happened in the test
The flight tests have been conducted in three phases at various field firing ranges. During these tests, the ranging, accuracy, stability and rate of fire of the rockets on multiple targets in salvo mode have been assessed.

12-12 rockets fired from 2 launchers
Twelve (12) rockets of each production agency have been tested from 2 in-service Pinaka launchers. This test was completely successful. Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System is a completely indigenous weapon system.

Praise for Indian Army
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has praised DRDO and Indian Army for the successful PSQR validation trial of the system. The induction of this guided Pinaka weapon system will further enhance the artillery firepower of the armed forces. Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman of DRDO, Dr Sameer V Kamat also congratulated the teams involved in the tests. He said that the rocket system has completed all the pre-requisite flight tests before joining the Indian Army.