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PINAKA MK-I ENHANCED
It can fire a solvo of 12 Rockets over a period of 44 seconds. One battery of Pinaka system consist of six launch vehicles, accompanied by loader systems, Radar and links with network-based systems and a command post. One battery can neutralise an area of 1 Km by 1 Km. As a key tactic of long -range artillery battle, the launchers have to 'shoot and scoot' to ensure they themselves dont become the targets, especially being detectable due to its back blast.
Length
4.72 m
Rocket Diameter
214 mm
Warhead Weight
100 Kg
Rocket Weight
280 Kg
Reload time
4 minutes
warheads
Detonation Mechanism
PF RHE DPICM
Guidance
Electronic time and proximity fuze
Flight stablisation
Free Flight
Launching Pod
6 flat wrapped around fins
Range
42 km
Rate of fire
Approximately 44 seconds
Accuracy
less than 1.5% range
