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DRDO successfully Test Fired advanced version of Pinaka Rocket

November 06, 2020
Current Context: The Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the advanced version of Pinaka rocket system.
DRDO successfully Test Fired advanced version of Pinaka Rocket
  • It was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
  • This advanced version of the Pinaka rocket system has replaced Pinaka Mk-I rockets.
  • The Pinaka rocket system can hit the target which is 45-60 km away, while its old version Pinaka Mk-I rockets have a range of 40 km. 
  • Basically, Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket launcher system which can fire 12 rockets in 44 seconds.
  • In this test-fire operation, a total of six rockets was launched.
  • Static Part: 
    • HQ of DRDO: New Delhi
    • Chairman of DRDO: D.G Satheesh Reddy
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