Akash vs RIM-66 Standard
The Akash and the RIM-66 Standard are both Surface-to-Air missiles. Range is 45 km for the Akash vs 74 km for the RIM-66 Standard. The Akash reaches 3,087 km/h vs 4,290 km/h for the RIM-66 Standard. The Akash carries a 60 kg warhead vs 62 kg for the RIM-66 Standard. Launch weight is 720 kg for the Akash vs 608 kg for the RIM-66 Standard. The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance, while the RIM-66 Standard relies on Active terminal guidance. The Akash has been produced in 15,500 units vs 5,000 for the RIM-66 Standard. Unit cost is $0.5M for the Akash vs $2.4M for the RIM-66 Standard. The RIM-66 Standard entered service 42 years before the Akash (1967 vs 2009).
| 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 |
| American surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1967, manufactured by Raytheon and Hughes. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon / Hughes |
| Service year | 1967 |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.4 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 | 74.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 608 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 62.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.72 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 343 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active terminal guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Akash or RIM-66 Standard?
The RIM-66 Standard has a longer range at 74 km compared to the Akash's 45 km.
Which is faster, the Akash or RIM-66 Standard?
The RIM-66 Standard 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-66 Standard?
The RIM-66 Standard carries a larger warhead at 62 kg compared to the Akash's 60 kg.
Which is heavier, the Akash or RIM-66 Standard?
The Akash is heavier at 720 kg compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 608 kg.
Which is longer, the Akash or RIM-66 Standard?
The Akash is longer at 5.78 meters compared to the RIM-66 Standard's 4.72 meters.
What guidance systems do the Akash and RIM-66 Standard use?
The Akash uses Active radar homing guidance while the RIM-66 Standard uses Active terminal guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Akash or RIM-66 Standard?
The RIM-66 Standard entered service first in 1967, 42 years before the Akash which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akash or RIM-66 Standard?
The Akash has been produced in greater numbers with 15,500 units compared to 5,000 units of the RIM-66 Standard.