Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher, in Delhi

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Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher or Mobile Autonomous launcher for BrahMos missiles showcased at the Delhi Defence Expo, India... Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher produced in India and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army. The system has a maximum range of 39--40 km and can fire a salvo of 12 HE rockets in 44 seconds, neutralizing a target area of 3.9 km2. Pinaka is a complete MBRL system has six launchers, six loader vehicles, six replenishment vehicles, two vehicles for ferrying the command post and a vehicle for carrying the meteorological radar, which will provide data on winds. And is fitted with two Command Post vehicle (one stand by) with a Fire Control computer, and the DIGICORA MET radar. A battery of six launchers can n