The document above mentions a range of 75kms with guided Pinaka and a CEP of <30 mtrs.SSridhar wrote:I believe that Pinaka II may have a range of 90 Kms though DRDO speaks only of 60+ Kms.Cybaru wrote:Any news on new 90/120 KM project?
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That's one very informative document with nice photos. This is a huge achievement. The guided Pinaka will make mincemeat of the Nasr.
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A single battery of 6 launchers can neutralize an area of 1000m * 800m. With 75km range, this system can used to target camps in PoK instead of 155 guns.
Gurus, as far as exchanges in LoC go, it's caliber to caliber, so do MBRLs come higher up the escalation ladder than 155 guns? Can these be used just as big guns, or usage of MBRLs require authorization from higher ups.
Gurus, as far as exchanges in LoC go, it's caliber to caliber, so do MBRLs come higher up the escalation ladder than 155 guns? Can these be used just as big guns, or usage of MBRLs require authorization from higher ups.
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Would it be possible to target the paki Braigade HQ at Gultari with the 75 Km range Pinaka-II? Also, the paki base at Gyari? Maybe Gyari can be targeted from Siachen, though the Pinaka systems would have to be stationed at altitude in excess of 12K ft, to be able to fire the rockets above the Saltoro range. The range would definitely be less then 75 Kms, due to the angle of fire, but the rarefied atmosphere would help somewhat.
Gyari is crucial for the pakis to sustain their ops, west of the Saltoro ridge.
If the Brigate HQ at Gultari can be targeted, then a few batteries of Pinaka-II, would be able to flatten the place completely.
Gyari is crucial for the pakis to sustain their ops, west of the Saltoro ridge.
If the Brigate HQ at Gultari can be targeted, then a few batteries of Pinaka-II, would be able to flatten the place completely.
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Guided Pinaka are carried in a larger quad-pack as shown in an image in that document.Karan M wrote:The document above mentions a range of 75kms with guided Pinaka and a CEP of <30 mtrs.SSridhar wrote: I believe that Pinaka II may have a range of 90 Kms though DRDO speaks only of 60+ Kms.
Imagine if a single “fat” rocket is carried in one of those ... 150km+
MGM-140 ATACMS
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That is Pralay territory with Prahaar for longer ranges. SRBM ranges.
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The last row of the table on page 24 shows the usual patterntsarkar wrote:That's one very informative document with nice photos. This is a huge achievement. The guided Pinaka will make mincemeat of the Nasr.
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Hoe about the 122 mm rocket? Did any body know about that one before. I am so happy to see that.
I wish we develop we develop even smaller rockets, one of which is modified to shoulder fired anti air missile.
A little sad though that the NEPE development is still ongoing. Have been reading that status for the past 5 years!
I wish we develop we develop even smaller rockets, one of which is modified to shoulder fired anti air missile.
A little sad though that the NEPE development is still ongoing. Have been reading that status for the past 5 years!
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The 122 mm are for Grad AFAIK
Makes sense for us to indigenize the consumable part. I believe the launchers were also modernized by L&T a few years back?
Makes sense for us to indigenize the consumable part. I believe the launchers were also modernized by L&T a few years back?
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If I am right DRDO had displayed a 122mm extended range rocket for the grad as far back as ~2004 during B Harry time. But had issues with the Russians not accepting for the upgrade or something like that. Couldn't find it as Harry's website doesn't exist anymore
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BM-21 ER rocket (40 KM) was developed by DRDO.Kakarat wrote:If I am right DRDO had displayed a 122mm extended range rocket for the grad as far back as ~2004 during B Harry time. But had issues with the Russians not accepting for the upgrade or something like that. Couldn't find it as Harry's website doesn't exist anymore
https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/f ... 19_Web.pdfARDE has been involved in
development of following artillery
rockets. The rocket development is
primarily carried out in association
with HEMRL and PXE:
◊ Pinaka Mk-I (37.5 km)
◊ Pinaka Mk-II (60 km)
◊ Guided Pinaka (75 km)
◊ Pinaka Mk-I Enhanced (45 km)
◊ 122 mm Extended Range (40 km)
THere is an image in the document. THis has been in works for many many years, THe exact status has always been a bit iffy to ascertain. Here's an article from 2009 which says 122mm ER rockets are being inducted but we didn't see much of it in open sources.
http://www.india-seminar.com/2009/599/5 ... kanwal.htm
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Kakarat sahab, the recent technology focus document says the rocket is "under development". How could these have been ready for induction in 2004.
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The ER 40KM rocket, looks like Grad replacement, however there is one project on vertically launched MBRL!
This is meant to be used in the mountains. It will allow for the rockets to hit vertically on reverse slope target. Suppose to have guided rocket.
For a moment, I thought this was the one.
This is meant to be used in the mountains. It will allow for the rockets to hit vertically on reverse slope target. Suppose to have guided rocket.
For a moment, I thought this was the one.
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Sir,Indranil wrote:Kakarat sahab, the recent technology focus document says the rocket is "under development". How could these have been ready for induction in 2004.
I didn't say inducted I said displayed in a exhibition around 2004. I remember DRDO displaying a solid fueled rocket for 122mm grad but which edition of Defexpo I don't remember, details were in B Harry's website it was from his time.
Its not grad replacement but use in the grad systemnam wrote:The ER 40KM rocket, looks like Grad replacement, however there is one project on vertically launched MBRL!
This is meant to be used in the mountains. It will allow for the rockets to hit vertically on reverse slope target. Suppose to have guided rocket.
For a moment, I thought this was the one.
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How about a Pinaka rocket launcher pod for 122mm ER? Probably could fit 12 rockets to a pod.
Two pods = 24 x 122mm ER rockets
Same launcher vehicle with different pods for
Two pods = 24 x 122mm ER rockets
Same launcher vehicle with different pods for
- 122mm -> ER 40km (12 to a pod)
- 244mm -> standard w/ Mk.1/MK.1E 45km, Mk.2 55km (6)
- 244mm -> Guided 75km (4 to a pod)
- 300mm -> ER Guided 90km+ (3 or 4 to a pod)
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Cool thing is all the building blocks are in place. Enhancing should be much easier.
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Another look at 122mm rocket compared to 244mm rockets (page 23), it is a lot smaller. 24 rockets to a pod seems feasible.srai wrote:How about a Pinaka rocket launcher pod for 122mm ER? Probably could fit 12 rockets to a pod.
Two pods = 24 x 122mm ER rockets
Same launcher vehicle with different pods for
- 122mm -> ER 40km (12 to a pod)
- 244mm -> standard w/ Mk.1/MK.1E 45km, Mk.2 55km (6)
- 244mm -> Guided 75km (4 to a pod)
- 300mm -> ER Guided 90km+ (3 or 4 to a pod)
Two pods = 48 x 122mm ER rockets
Or stack of 2 x 12 pods in each pod space.
Four pods (2 pods stacked on each side) = (12 + 12) x 2 = 48 x 122mm ER rockets
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First time I'm seeing the frontend of the actual rocket pod (rather than the "tip-sticking-out" that they usually have in the parades/exhibitions). Also did they cut the number of rockets from 6 per "pod" to 4? - I'm speculating based on the cover that popped off just before firing in the video, looked like a 2x2 config (or could just be the agle too).Kakarat wrote:Video of the test
https://twitter.com/SpokespersonMoD/sta ... 8992770051
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Did you read the extremely descriptive DRDO publication posted a few posts earlier than yours by Thakur_B and even earlier by Jayasimha?abhik wrote:First time I'm seeing the frontend of the actual rocket pod (rather than the "tip-sticking-out" that they usually have in the parades/exhibitions). Also did they cut the number of rockets from 6 per "pod" to 4? - I'm speculating based on the cover that popped off just before firing in the video, looked like a 2x2 config (or could just be the agle too).
https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/f ... 19_Web.pdf
I just realised most people are in a tearing hurry to post without bothering to read up. My I humbly request everyone to read the above newsletter twice or thrice since one might not absorb it the first time. I personally read anything 4-5 times to absorb and let it sink in.
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Any reason why the number of rockets got reduced from 6 to 4 in each pod?
My understanding is that the dimension didn't increase and the weight increase is also minimal (~15 kg), so why reduce the throw-weight?
My understanding is that the dimension didn't increase and the weight increase is also minimal (~15 kg), so why reduce the throw-weight?
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The dia at the fins for guidance increased so the the space between the rockets had to be increased reducing the nosPicklu wrote:Any reason why the number of rockets got reduced from 6 to 4 in each pod?
My understanding is that the dimension didn't increase and the weight increase is also minimal (~15 kg), so why reduce the throw-weight?
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No folding mechanism for those fins at the front?Kakarat wrote:The dia at the fins for guidance increased so the the space between the rockets had to be increased reducing the nosPicklu wrote:Any reason why the number of rockets got reduced from 6 to 4 in each pod?
My understanding is that the dimension didn't increase and the weight increase is also minimal (~15 kg), so why reduce the throw-weight?
There's elaborate documentation of the evolution of the shape and folding mechanism for the stabilizing fins at back. Don't think they need additional space.
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Amazing find Sirjee. All the minute details on Why, How, and When.tsarkar wrote:Did you read the extremely descriptive DRDO publication posted a few posts earlier than yours by Thakur_B and even earlier by Jayasimha?abhik wrote:First time I'm seeing the frontend of the actual rocket pod (rather than the "tip-sticking-out" that they usually have in the parades/exhibitions). Also did they cut the number of rockets from 6 per "pod" to 4? - I'm speculating based on the cover that popped off just before firing in the video, looked like a 2x2 config (or could just be the agle too).
https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/f ... 19_Web.pdf
I just realised most people are in a tearing hurry to post without bothering to read up. My I humbly request everyone to read the above newsletter twice or thrice since one might not absorb it the first time. I personally read anything 4-5 times to absorb and let it sink in.
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They have mastered fuzes, warhead, navigation and control sub systems. To put that guidance unit on a artillery rocket tells how affordable it is.
Next step multi-function fuze.
Next step multi-function fuze.
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To put things in perspective the Pinaka has a 100kg warhead with 75km range.
The biggest gun with Indian Army was the 7.2" howitzer issued 2 per corps that is for 3 divisions.
It fired a 92 kg shell to a 15.5 km range and was quite inaccurate!
Now IA has guided Pinaka that delivers <30 m CEP and in plenty of numbers. Not just two per corps!
This is heavy artillery to the max!!!
The biggest gun with Indian Army was the 7.2" howitzer issued 2 per corps that is for 3 divisions.
It fired a 92 kg shell to a 15.5 km range and was quite inaccurate!
Now IA has guided Pinaka that delivers <30 m CEP and in plenty of numbers. Not just two per corps!
This is heavy artillery to the max!!!
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What's the CEP of Smerch? If I am not mistaken, Smerch is unguided. If so, the Pinaka-II that we have developed is better than Smerch in all aspects:
a) Range: 75Km, extended to 90Km
b) Guided, with a low CEP
a) Range: 75Km, extended to 90Km
b) Guided, with a low CEP
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Smerch rocket is 800 kg with 230 kg warhead.
All are dispersion payloads.
All are dispersion payloads.
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Gamechanger that is. Now will the production of this system(including rockets) be given to Solar Industries/l&t type companies or OFB will eat the cake. This decision will decide the successful induction of this system in the army wrt mass production.ramana wrote:To put things in perspective the Pinaka has a 100kg warhead with 75km range.
The biggest gun with Indian Army was the 7.2" howitzer issued 2 per corps that is for 3 divisions.
It fired a 92 kg shell to a 15.5 km range and was quite inaccurate!
Now IA has guided Pinaka that delivers <30 m CEP and in plenty of numbers. Not just two per corps!
This is heavy artillery to the max!!!
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I hope they start "fully guided only Pinaka 2" for ranges between 100 to 200 KMS and start inducting in large quantities. All with CEP of less then 5 meters. Will make long term retaliation far more cheaper.
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Last page in the Tech Focus states <60m CEP....
Now IA has guided Pinaka that delivers <30 m CEP and in plenty of numbers.
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https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/f ... 19_Web.pdf
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Its from earlier information IMHO. The detailed decription in the document mentions 30 mtrs CEP which matches what Janes was told in 2018.srai wrote:Last page in the Tech Focus states <60m CEP....
Now IA has guided Pinaka that delivers <30 m CEP and in plenty of numbers.
...
https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/f ... 19_Web.pdf
https://www.janes.com/article/84450/roc ... nce-id18d3
And:
Dr Christopher, ForceTake the example of Pinaka rocket system. This was made for the Indian armed forces. The Indian Army accepted four regiments in the beginning. Now six more regiments for about Rs 14,000 crore have recently been cleared. The first version of the rocket, Pinaka Mark-I which is in service with the army has the range of 40 km with the margin of error of 1.5 per cent. In the Mark II version, (also called Guided Pinaka), we have increased the range to 60 km; and reduced the CEP (circular error probable) in MkIII. The army has come up with the revised specifications and are interested in this Mark III. In this situation, we feel that we can find somebody else who is interested in Mark II. It is much better ammunition with better capability and we are retaining the cost between MkI and MkII. We have made certain modifications and our production rate is also faster. Furthermore, we are looking at adding correctors to reduce the error. We have done our experiments with two systems in January 2017 and Mark III system is ready for further trials and production.
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so Mk2 version has been cancelled (maybe in favor of Mk3, which is still in dev)?
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DRDO Tech Focus, in its details, specify that Guided Pinaka's CEP is 30m. If you look at the Pinaka hitting a target, the miss-distance seems something like 5-10m. Pretty darn accurate!
A 100Kg warhead, with a 60m lethality radius & a low CEP, makes it lethal. We have a precision-weapon at the cost & volumes of an area weapon.
DRDO techfocus also says that a salvo of 2-3 Guided Pinakas ensure a 99% kill probability
A 100Kg warhead, with a 60m lethality radius & a low CEP, makes it lethal. We have a precision-weapon at the cost & volumes of an area weapon.
DRDO techfocus also says that a salvo of 2-3 Guided Pinakas ensure a 99% kill probability
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How many true multi barrel rocket launchers can launch rockets to range above 90 kms of pinaka mk2 ? probably BM-30 and T300(both have range around 90-100km). And both of them are 300 mm rockets compared to 214 mm pinaka rockets.fanne wrote:so Mk2 version has been cancelled (maybe in favor of Mk3, which is still in dev)?
So I believe we posses one of the best multi barrel rocket launcher system in pinaka mk2(hoping it is operationalized soon).Asking for 120 km pinaka would be asking for worlds best (in terms of range) artillery system. I just hope army induct mk2 rather than waiting for world beater mk3 which might take time.
All said, 120 kms artillery would be almost good as nuclear missile on most of Pakistan cities like Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi , islamabad and Karachi which are very near to Indian borders.pinaka in numbers would be a army in itself. A true game changer weapon.
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Infuriating & sad at the same time! Read today's piece by one of the key movers behind Pinaka (Lt Gen Palepur Shankar). If the reduction in Pinaka regiments from 22 to 10 is true, this is shocking!
https://palepurshankar.blogspot.com/201 ... ntact.html
https://palepurshankar.blogspot.com/201 ... ntact.html
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An Indian version of Excalibur shells, hopefully with indigenous GPS/IRNSS guidance chip and costing about 20-30% of what the Excalibur costs, would be huge boost. Would have a range of close to 60-70 Kms with the ATAGS gun.
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The Mk3 is nothing but the current Pinaka guided version.fanne wrote:so Mk2 version has been cancelled (maybe in favor of Mk3, which is still in dev)?
This is the trend of development.
Mk1 - Pinaka
Extended range (without guidance) Pinaka - this was called Mk2 in media
The tech is now being used to extend Mk1, its now called Mk1A by DRDO
Extended range (with guidance) Pinaka - this too went with 2 variants, and is now the reduced CEP variant, this is called Pinaka Guided
122 mm ER - these are Grad rockets using Pinaka tech, but unguided
So basically 3 overall types will be in production
Pinaka Mk1A - fit existing launchers
Guided Pinaka - 4 rounds per launcher
122 mm ER - for Grad BM-21