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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
Scale Comparison
AKASH 5.78 m PANTSIR-S1 3.16 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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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.