The Indian edition of The India Times reported about the trial "Smerch" joint modification of reactive systems of salvo fire. We are talking about the MLRS, options ammunition which are created in the Indian-Russian cooperation. The submission states, that "Smerch" successfully hit the target at the site Pohran (India).
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The last two versions of the system of missiles (9MMF и 9.55K) It was successfully launched, and the test can be considered a complete success. Last year, the missile did not hit the target and fell into a residential village Mohangarh, therefore, the necessary adjustments were made, and disadvantages have been eliminated.
Then, by a fluke in the village no one was hurt.
During tests of the Russian-Indian modification of the "Tornado" on the range Pohran watched and Russian experts. The missile hit the targets, as stated, on distance 90 km.
Recall, that the original Russian producers specifies the maximum firing range of “tornado” at the level 120 km.
Recall, The joint venture is to work in the field has been created in the MRL 2012 year. On the Russian side the memorandum signed by representatives of companies “Rosoboronexport” and “Alloy”, and from the Indian side - Ministry of Defense. Currently completing missiles for Indian-Russian "Smerch" made in Kanpur. In particular, we are talking about the production of stabilizers.
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meanwhile, sources reported, which is also carried out work on the rocket launcher PINAKA Mark-3. Range PINAKA Mark-2 can reach 60 km, whereas renewed PINAKA Mark-3 – 90 km or more The Ministry of Defense has plans to develop in India a new missile with a longer range, than missiles "Twister", supplied by Russia.
