Akash vs RIM-174 SM-6
Akash vs RIM-174 SM-6 at a glance — range 45 vs 460 km, speed 3,087 vs 4,288 km/h, warhead 60 vs 64 kg, launch weight 720 vs 1,500 kg.
Specifications
|
Akash |
RIM-174 SM-6 |
| Origin |
🇮🇳 India |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Surface-to-Air |
Surface-to-Air |
| Type |
Surface-to-air missile |
Extended-range surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer |
Bharat Dynamics Limited |
RTX (Raytheon) |
| Service year |
2009 |
2013 |
| Number produced |
15,500 units |
500 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.5 million |
$4.9 million |
| Range |
45.0 km |
460.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 2.5 |
Mach 3.5 |
| Weight |
720 kg |
1,500 kg |
| Warhead |
60.0 kg |
64.0 kg |
| Length |
5.78 m |
6.55 m |
| Diameter |
350 mm |
343 mm |
| Guidance |
Active radar homing |
Inertial with active/semi-active radar homing, GPS |
| Warhead type |
High-explosive fragmentation |
High-explosive blast fragmentation |
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Which has longer range, the Akash or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 has a longer range at 460 km compared to the Akash's 45 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the Akash's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the Akash or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 carries a larger warhead at 64 kg compared to the Akash's 60 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 is heavier at 1,500 kg compared to the Akash's 720 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or RIM-174 SM-6?
The RIM-174 SM-6 is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the Akash's 5.78 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and RIM-174 SM-6 use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the RIM-174 SM-6 uses Inertial with active/semi-active radar homing, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or RIM-174 SM-6?
The Akash entered service first in 2009, 4 years before the RIM-174 SM-6 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akash or RIM-174 SM-6?
The Akash has been produced in greater numbers with 15,500 units compared to 500 units of the RIM-174 SM-6.