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.