Akash vs Pantsir-S1
Akash vs Pantsir-S1 at a glance — range 45 vs 20 km, speed 3,087 vs 6,120 km/h, warhead 60 vs 25 kg, launch weight 720 vs 94 kg.
Specifications
|
Akash |
Pantsir-S1 |
| Origin |
🇮🇳 India |
🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category |
Surface-to-Air |
Surface-to-Air |
| Type |
Surface-to-air missile |
Surface-to-air Missile |
| Manufacturer |
Bharat Dynamics Limited |
Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant |
| Service year |
2009 |
2012 |
| Number produced |
15,500 units |
200 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.5 million |
$14.7 million |
| Range |
45.0 km |
20.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 2.5 |
Mach 5.0 |
| Weight |
720 kg |
94 kg |
| Warhead |
60.0 kg |
25.0 kg |
| Length |
5.78 m |
3.16 m |
| Diameter |
350 mm |
90 mm |
| Guidance |
Active radar homing |
Radio/optical command guidance |
| Warhead type |
High-explosive fragmentation |
Multiple continuous rod fragmentation |
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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.