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To Counter China Threat, Indian Army Deploys Pinaka Rocket System in Assam
NDTV
Pinaka weapon system is an autonomous rocket artillery system that can engage area targets up to 38 kilometres at mean sea level.
Indian Army has deployed Pinaka and Smerch Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems (MRLS) at forward position near the China border to counter any threat arising across on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). #WATCH Indian Army displays Pinaka & Smerch multiple rocket launcher systems in Assam pic.twitter.com/6FkiRHbApb
Pinaka weapon system is an autonomous rocket artillery system that can engage area targets up to 38km at mean sea level. At these altitudes, the ranges are enhanced significantly which further augments the deep strike capability of the weapon system.
A battery of six launchers of Pinaka can fire a salvo of 72 rockets in 44 seconds thereby neutralising an area of 1000m by 800m.