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PINAKA MK-I
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
4.88 m
Rocket Diameter
214 mm
Warhead Weight
100 Kg
Rocket Weight
277.4 Kg
Reload time
4 Minutes
warheads
PF RHE DPICM
Detonation Mechanism
Electronic time and proximity fuze
Guidance
Free Flight
Flight stablisation
4 Curved wrapped around fins
Launching Pod
2 detachable pods each carrying 6 rockets
Range
37.5 Km
Rate of fire
Approximately 44 seconds
Accuracy
less than 1.5% range
