Akash vs MIM-104 Patriot
The Akash and the MIM-104 Patriot are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The MIM-104 Patriot has a range of 160 km — 3.6x the Akash's 45 km. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 6,170 km/h for the MIM-104 Patriot. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 90 kg for the MIM-104 Patriot. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 900 kg for the MIM-104 Patriot. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the MIM-104 Patriot relies on Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing). The Akash has been produced in 15,500 units vs 10,000 for the MIM-104 Patriot. Unit cost is $0.5M for the Akash vs $7M for the MIM-104 Patriot. The MIM-104 Patriot entered service 28 years before the Akash (1981 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 |
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1981, uses dual-mode guidance to intercept targets at Mach 5. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7 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 | 160.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 900 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 90.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 290 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot has a longer range at 160 km compared to the Akash's 45 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the Akash's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot carries a larger warhead at 90 kg compared to the Akash's 60 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot is heavier at 900 kg compared to the Akash's 720 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or MIM-104 Patriot?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the MIM-104 Patriot's 5.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and MIM-104 Patriot use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the MIM-104 Patriot uses Dual mode (Ir homing and active radar homing) guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or MIM-104 Patriot?
The MIM-104 Patriot entered service first in 1981, 28 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akash or MIM-104 Patriot?
The Akash has been produced in greater numbers with 15,500 units compared to 10,000 units of the MIM-104 Patriot.