Akash vs CAMM / Sea Ceptor
Overview
The Akash and the CAMM / Sea Ceptor are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
Range is 45 km for the Akash vs 25 km for the CAMM / Sea Ceptor. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the CAMM / Sea Ceptor. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 10 kg for the CAMM / Sea Ceptor. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 166 kg for the CAMM / Sea Ceptor. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the CAMM / Sea Ceptor relies on Active radar terminal homing.
The Akash entered service 9 years before the CAMM / Sea Ceptor (2009 vs 2018).
| 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 |
| British surface-to-air missile, entering service in 2018, utilizes active radar terminal homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-Air Missile |
| Manufacturer | MBDA UK |
| Service year | 2018 |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 25.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 166 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 190 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active radar terminal homing |
| Warhead type | High-explosive blast fragmentation |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or CAMM / Sea Ceptor?
The Akash has a longer range at 45 km compared to the CAMM / Sea Ceptor's 25 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or CAMM / Sea Ceptor?
The CAMM / Sea Ceptor is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the Akash's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or CAMM / Sea Ceptor?
The Akash carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the CAMM / Sea Ceptor's 10 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or CAMM / Sea Ceptor?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the CAMM / Sea Ceptor's 166 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or CAMM / Sea Ceptor?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the CAMM / Sea Ceptor's 4.20 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and CAMM / Sea Ceptor use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the CAMM / Sea Ceptor uses Active radar terminal homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or CAMM / Sea Ceptor?
The Akash entered service first in 2009, 9 years before the CAMM / Sea Ceptor which entered service in 2018.