Indian Army Considering to buy HIMARS MLRS for Ladakh region against China

[Dark Sorrow]

There is no issue with weight difference between Pinaka and Grad. Pinaka is slightly heavier, but not enough to be a problem for bridges. This is not an issue. DRDO developed 122mm ER rocket because Grad will serve for a while because their replacement by Pinaka will take a while.

Problem is not weight but volume though BM-21 launcher is almost 3 tons lighter.
Pinaka launcher is voluminous big and has trouble maneuvering.

120km range Pinaka is not going to fit in our current launcher. 120 km range Pinaka 2 would be a 300mm MLRS.

I believe we shall have 6 pod launcher for the same or a new launcher entirely and not traditional Pinaka launcher.

Pinaka also has two pods and each pod holds four guided rockets or six unguided rockets. Compared with just six rockets in a single pod in HIMARS. So Pinaka packs more rockets on its launcher.

We are moving towards smart warfare. Having accurate guided rounds (even though in less number) is more valuable than having entire salvo of unguided rounds. Best example is attack on Antonovsky bridge.
Targeting PRC's or Pakistani bunker with guided rounds will be more effective than launching entire salvo.

 

[HitmanBlood]

There is a news that India is considering to get us made HIMARS system after their succesfull run against russia

I don't understand why are mods letting this paki troll vomit nonsense and promote his brainless youtube videos. Isn't such promotion against forum rules?

 

[ezsasa]

Thread locked for fake news.