Akash vs Kh-35
The Akash and the Kh-35 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Kh-35 has a range of 130 km — 2.9x the Akash's 45 km. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 1,041 km/h for the Kh-35. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 145 kg for the Kh-35. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 657 kg for the Kh-35. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the Kh-35 relies on Inertial, satellite navigation, active/passive radar. Unit cost is $0.5M for the Akash vs $0.5M for the Kh-35. The Kh-35 entered service 6 years before the Akash (2003 vs 2009).
| 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 |
| Russian anti-ship missile, entered service in 2003, uses inertial and radar guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Tactical Missiles Corporation |
| Service year | 2003 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 million |
| Range | 45.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 720 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 60.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.78 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High-explosive fragmentation |
| Range | 130.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 657 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 145.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 420 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, satellite navigation, active/passive radar |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or Kh-35?
The Kh-35 has a longer range at 130 km compared to the Akash's 45 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or Kh-35?
The Akash is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.5 compared to the Kh-35's Mach 0.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or Kh-35?
The Kh-35 carries a larger warhead at 145 kg compared to the Akash's 60 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or Kh-35?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the Kh-35's 657 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or Kh-35?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the Kh-35's 4.40 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and Kh-35 use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the Kh-35 uses Inertial, satellite navigation, active/passive radar guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or Kh-35?
The Kh-35 entered service first in 2003, 6 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.