Akash vs MIM-23 Hawk
Overview
The Akash and the MIM-23 Hawk are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
Range is 45 km for the Akash vs 40 km for the MIM-23 Hawk. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 2,964 km/h for the MIM-23 Hawk. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 136 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 626 kg for the MIM-23 Hawk. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the MIM-23 Hawk relies on Semi-active radar homing.
The Akash has been produced in 15,500 units vs 40,000 for the MIM-23 Hawk. The MIM-23 Hawk 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 |
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1960, uses semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 1960 |
| Number produced | 40,000 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 | 40.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.4 ◉ |
| Weight | 626 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 136.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.12 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 356 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or MIM-23 Hawk?
The Akash has a longer range at 45 km compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 40 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or MIM-23 Hawk?
The Akash is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.5 compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's Mach 2.4.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk carries a larger warhead at 136 kg compared to the Akash's 60 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or MIM-23 Hawk?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 626 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or MIM-23 Hawk?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the MIM-23 Hawk's 5.12 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and MIM-23 Hawk use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the MIM-23 Hawk uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk 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 MIM-23 Hawk?
The MIM-23 Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40,000 units compared to 15,500 units of the Akash.