AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow vs Akash
The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow and the Akash are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 80 km for the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow vs 45 km for the Akash. The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow carries a 18 kg warhead vs 60 kg for the Akash. Launch weight is 195 kg for the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow vs 720 kg for the Akash. The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow uses Seek head guidance, while the Akash relies on Active radar homing. Unit cost is $0.2M for the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow vs $0.5M for the Akash.
| American surface-to-air missile, with a range of 80 km, using "seek head" guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Northrop / Boeing / Texas Instruments |
| Service year | -- |
| Number produced | 0 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.2 million |
| Indian surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2009, utilizes active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Service year | 2009 |
| Number produced | 15,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 million |
| Range | 80.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Weight | 195 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 18.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 2.56 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 701 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Seek head |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 45.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5 |
| Weight | 720 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 60.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 5.78 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 350 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High-explosive fragmentation |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or Akash?
The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow has a longer range at 80 km compared to the Akash's 45 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or Akash?
The Akash is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.5 compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or Akash?
The Akash carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 18 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or Akash?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 195 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow or Akash?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow's 2.56 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow and Akash use?
The AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow uses Seek head guidance while the Akash uses Active radar homing guidance.