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AD-08 Majid vs Barak 8

AD-08 Majid vs Barak 8 at a glance — range 8 vs 100 km.

Specifications
AD-08 Majid Barak 8
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇳 India🇮🇱 Israel
Category Surface-to-Air Surface-to-Air
Type Short-Range Air Defense Missile Surface-to-Air Missile
Manufacturer Defense Industries Organization Bharat Dynamics Limited
Service year 2021 2016
Number produced -- units -- units
Estimated unit price NA $24 million
Range 8.0 km 100.0 km
Maximum speed NA Mach 2.0
Weight -- kg 275 kg
Warhead -- kg 60.0 kg
Length NA 6.00 m
Diameter -- mm 540 mm
Guidance Passive Imaging Infrared Seeker Active radar homing
Warhead type -- Hard kill proximity
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AD-08 Majid or Barak 8?
The Barak 8 has a longer range at 100 km compared to the AD-08 Majid's 8 km.
Which is faster, the AD-08 Majid or Barak 8?
The Barak 8 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.0 compared to the AD-08 Majid's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AD-08 Majid or Barak 8?
The Barak 8 carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the AD-08 Majid's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the AD-08 Majid or Barak 8?
The Barak 8 is heavier at 275 kg compared to the AD-08 Majid's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the AD-08 Majid or Barak 8?
The Barak 8 is longer at 6.00 meters compared to the AD-08 Majid's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the AD-08 Majid and Barak 8 use?
The AD-08 Majid uses Passive Imaging Infrared Seeker guidance while the Barak 8 uses Active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the AD-08 Majid or Barak 8?
The Barak 8 entered service first in 2016, 5 years before the AD-08 Majid which entered service in 2021.