Why in the News?
India successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket off the Odisha coast. The rocket hit the target with textbook precision at its maximum range of 120 km.
What is Pinaka LRGR
- Long range guided rocket ammunition of the Pinaka multi barrel rocket system
• Evolved from Pinaka Mark II
• Designed for precision strikes at extended ranges
Developed by
- Armament Research and Development Establishment
• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory
• Research Centre Imarat
• Defence Research and Development Laboratory
• Under Defence Research and Development Organisation
Key Features
- Range: Up to 120 km
• Guidance: Navigation, guidance and control kit for high accuracy
• In flight manoeuvrability: Executed planned trajectory changes
• Launcher compatibility: Fired from in service Pinaka launcher
• Firepower: MBRL can fire 12 rockets in a salvo
Operational Advantages
- High accuracy reduces collateral damage
• Quick reaction time and high rate of fire
• Effective in low intensity conflict scenarios
• Multiple Pinaka variants can be launched from the same platform
| [2023] Consider the following statements:
1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 |
