Akash vs RIM-161 SM-3
Akash vs RIM-161 SM-3 at a glance — range 45 vs 1,200 km, speed 3,087 vs 16,200 km/h, launch weight 720 vs 1,500 kg.
Specifications
|
Akash |
RIM-161 SM-3 |
| Origin |
🇮🇳 India |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Surface-to-Air |
Surface-to-Air |
| Type |
Surface-to-air missile |
Anti-Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer |
Bharat Dynamics Limited |
RTX (Raytheon), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Block IIA) |
| Service year |
2009 |
2014 |
| Number produced |
15,500 units |
-- units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.5 million |
$25 million |
| Range |
45.0 km |
1,200.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 2.5 |
Mach 13.1 |
| Weight |
720 kg |
1,500 kg |
| Warhead |
60.0 kg |
-- kg |
| Length |
5.78 m |
6.55 m |
| Diameter |
350 mm |
533 mm |
| Guidance |
Active radar homing |
Inertial with kinetic warhead terminal homing |
| Warhead type |
High-explosive fragmentation |
Kinetic kill vehicle |
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Which has longer range, the Akash or RIM-161 SM-3?
The RIM-161 SM-3 has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the Akash's 45 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or RIM-161 SM-3?
The RIM-161 SM-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 13.1 compared to the Akash's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or RIM-161 SM-3?
The Akash carries a larger warhead at 60 kg compared to the RIM-161 SM-3's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or RIM-161 SM-3?
The RIM-161 SM-3 is heavier at 1,500 kg compared to the Akash's 720 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or RIM-161 SM-3?
The RIM-161 SM-3 is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the Akash's 5.78 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and RIM-161 SM-3 use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the RIM-161 SM-3 uses Inertial with kinetic warhead terminal homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or RIM-161 SM-3?
The Akash entered service first in 2009, 5 years before the RIM-161 SM-3 which entered service in 2014.