Akash vs Kh-20
The Akash and the Kh-20 are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Kh-20 has a range of 600 km — 13:1 the Akash's 45 km. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 2,450 km/h for the Kh-20. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 2300 kg for the Kh-20. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 5,878 kg for the Kh-20. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the Kh-20 relies on Inertial with remote correction over radio. The Akash has been produced in 15,500 units vs 130 for the Kh-20. The Kh-20 entered service 49 years before the Akash (1960 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 |
| Soviet air-to-surface missile, entered service in 1960, utilizing inertial guidance with radio correction. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Service year | 1960 |
| Number produced | 130 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 600.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 5,878 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2300.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 14.95 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1810 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with remote correction over radio |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the Akash's 45 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or Kh-20?
The Akash is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.5 compared to the Kh-20's Mach 2.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 carries a larger warhead at 2,300 kg compared to the Akash's 60 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 is heavier at 5,878 kg compared to the Akash's 720 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 is longer at 14.95 meters compared to the Akash's 5.78 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and Kh-20 use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the Kh-20 uses Inertial with remote correction over radio guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or Kh-20?
The Kh-20 entered service first in 1960, 49 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akash or Kh-20?
The Akash has been produced in greater numbers with 15,500 units compared to 130 units of the Kh-20.