Upgraded version of Pinaka guided rocket system, QR-SAM successfully testfired

India had successfully test-fired two missiles from Chandipur in Odisha yesterday. The upgraded version of Pinaka guided rocket system was test-fired from the DRDO’s Proof and Experimental Establishment firing test range while the all-weather tracked-chassis Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QR-SAM) tested from a mobile launcher at a launch complex of the Integrated Test Range.

The indigenously developed Pinaka and QR-SAM weapon system test achieved the desired accuracy by hitting the intended target with a high degree of precision and met all mission objectives.



Pinaka system has a maximum range of 75 km for Mark-II variant and can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in less than 45 seconds.

QR-SAM system can also engage multiple targets within a range of around 25 to 30 km with two vehicle configurations for area air defence. The specificity of QR-SAM missile is that it intended to defend Army formations operating in plains and semi-desert areas, including those enemy missiles that suddenly appear at close range.  The successful test of missiles will boost India to strengthen its security position.