Akash vs Pantsir-S1
Overview
The Akash and the Pantsir-S1 are both Surface-to-Air missiles.
The Akash has a range of 45 km — 2.2x the Pantsir-S1's 20 km. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 6,120 km/h for the Pantsir-S1. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 25 kg for the Pantsir-S1. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 94 kg for the Pantsir-S1. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the Pantsir-S1 relies on Radio/optical command guidance.
The Akash has been produced in 15,500 units vs 200 for the Pantsir-S1. Unit cost is $0.5M for the Akash vs $14.67M for the Pantsir-S1. The Akash entered service 3 years before the Pantsir-S1 (2009 vs 2012).
| 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 |
| Russian surface-to-air missile, entered service in 2012, uses radio/optical command guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air Missile |
| Manufacturer | Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant |
| Service year | 2012 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $14.7 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 | 20.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 94 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 25.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.16 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 90 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Radio/optical command guidance |
| Warhead type | Multiple continuous rod fragmentation |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or Pantsir-S1?
The Akash has a longer range at 45 km compared to the Pantsir-S1's 20 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or Pantsir-S1?
The Pantsir-S1 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 Pantsir-S1?
The Akash carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the Pantsir-S1's 25 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or Pantsir-S1?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the Pantsir-S1's 94 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or Pantsir-S1?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the Pantsir-S1's 3.16 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and Pantsir-S1 use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the Pantsir-S1 uses Radio/optical command guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or Pantsir-S1?
The Akash entered service first in 2009, 3 years before the Pantsir-S1 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akash or Pantsir-S1?
The Akash has been produced in greater numbers with 15,500 units compared to 200 units of the Pantsir-S1.