Akash vs NASAMS
The Akash and the NASAMS are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 45 km for the Akash vs 30 km for the NASAMS. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 4,900 km/h for the NASAMS. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 20 kg for the NASAMS. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the NASAMS relies on Active radar homing. The NASAMS entered service 12 years before the Akash (1997 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 |
| Norwegian/American surface-to-air missile system, entered service in 1997, using active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile system |
| Manufacturer | Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace |
| Service year | 1997 |
| 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 | 30.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4.0 ◉ |
| Weight | -- kg |
| Warhead | 20.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | NA |
| Diameter | -- mm |
| Guidance | Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or NASAMS?
The Akash has a longer range at 45 km compared to the NASAMS's 30 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or NASAMS?
The NASAMS is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the Akash's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or NASAMS?
The Akash carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the NASAMS's 20 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or NASAMS?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the NASAMS's 0 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or NASAMS?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the NASAMS's 0.00 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and NASAMS use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the NASAMS uses Active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or NASAMS?
The NASAMS entered service first in 1997, 12 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.