DRDO tests enhanced range Pinaka and 122 mm rockets
The Hindu
Four enhanced range version of 122mm rockets were test fired with full instrumentation and they met the complete mission objectives.”
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday successfully test fired the enhanced range versions of the indigenously developed 122 mm calibre rocket as well as the extended range version of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) at integrated test range, Chandipur in Odisha. “Four enhanced range version of 122mm rockets were test fired with full instrumentation and they met the complete mission objectives. These rockets have been developed for Army applications and can destroy targets up to 40 km,” a DRDO statement said. This enhanced rocket system would replace the existing 122mm Grad rockets.More Related News