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Pinaka rocket - Enhanced version

June 28 , 2021 1173 days 742 0
  • The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test fired an extended range version of “Pinaka” rocket.
  • This Test fire was carried at Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
  • This 122 mm Calibre rockets were launched with the help of Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL).
  • The enhanced version has been developed by Pune based Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in association with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL).
  • They got manufacturing support from Economic Explosives Limited, Nagpur.
  • Enhanced Systems can destroy targets kept at distances up to 45 kilometres.

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