India's Pinaka and America's HIMARS: how the rocket systems compare

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India's Pinaka and America's HIMARS are both multiple launch rocket systems, but HIMARS emphasizes precision guided munitions and deep strikes, while Pinaka prioritizes rapid, high-volume fire. HIMARS, built by Lockheed Martin, carries six 227 mm rockets or one tactical missile and can fire GMLRS out to 150 km. Pinaka, developed by DRDO, launches twelve 214 mm rockets, with guided variants reaching 75 km. Both serve different roles: Pinaka delivers high-volume fire against troop concentrations and logistics hubs; HIMARS offers flexibility and deep-strike capability. Pinaka has been exported to Armenia, while HIMARS is widely used by Ukraine and others.


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